The Soul of the Loaf

Little men in crust-coloured tights,
Scramble out and frisk around the table.
Fire chases them with laughter,
As they flee from the pan so stable.

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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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