Marriage Quote by Ron Padgett
““This for That What will I have for breakfast? I wish I had some plums like the ones in Williams’s poem. He apologized to his wife for eating them but what he did not do was apologize to those who would read his poem and also not be able to eat them. That is why I like his poem when I am not hungry. Right now I do not like him or his poem. This is just to say that. A kinesthesia for me! It is definitely the sort of poem that makes me go to the kitchen to check if I have some plumes. I really enjoy some of Padgett's poems!””
About This Quote
The speaker humorously reflects on a poem that triggers cravings, mixing literary appreciation with physical desire, and admits a conflicted feeling toward the poet and his work.
In simple terms: A poem makes the speaker hungry and conflicted.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how art can affect both mind and body.
Themes
literature
craving
conflict
humor
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
personal
humorous
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- snacking
- creative inspiration
- emotional reflection
Key Concepts
kinesthesia
appetite
literary response
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the poem reveal about your own cravings?
- How does humor shape your literary taste?
A Different Perspective
The humor may obscure deeper emotional resonance.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
