The Bread's Lament

No room in the pan, the bread cries,
Struggling to get back inside.
He fears he'll be eaten, with terrified sighs,
As the door bangs, nowhere to hide.

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Victorian English poet known for his lyrical verse, classical themes, and controversial subject matter. A major figure of the Aesthetic movement.

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