God Is a Chef

Dale Mullock


There is a sign in heaven's kitchen,
That says enter at your own risk,
Be mindful of the lichen,
And the low-flying whisk!

No idea what they are baking,
But following the recipe,
This is what they are making,
I wonder what it could be?

Start with 5 oz enthusiasm,
Knead cheer in the dough,
Then heat some sincerity,
For that golden glow.

Marinade in courtesy,
Grind some inspiration,
Pepper it over the top,
With gusto and dedication.

Take a pinch of wisdom,
Add a lot of tender care,
Sprinkle it with love,
And spread it everywhere.

Add a dash of beauty,
Mixed with a warm smile,
Garnish with humour,
Keeps us grinning all the while.

Put in a spoonful of charisma,
Finish with a heart of gold,
This is one special recipe,
baked with virtue extolled.

So what has been made?
No ordinary strawberry fool,
But a delicate dish,
That makes everyone drool!

Taken fresh out of the oven,
We find a fluffy fondue,
As all these ingredients,
Have created a wonderful you!

−Dule Mullock

Available Answers

  1. 1.

    Tick the correct answer.

    1. The poet is asking us to be _________________ of the lichen.
      1. scared
      2. ignorant
      3. aware
    2. The recipe that is being followed involves _________________.
      1. roasting
      2. baking
      3. grilling
    3. The golden glow in the baked item will be the result of _________________.
      1. honesty
      2. beauty
      3. sincerity
    4. _________________ is used to garnish the food.
      1. Kindness
      2. Wisdom
      3. Humour
    5. The finishing touch to the dish is a _________________ of gold.
      1. brain
      2. heart
      3. face
  2. 2.

    What does the sign in heaven's kitchen say?

  3. 3.
    Name the first ingredient of the recipe. What quantity of it should be used?
  4. 4.
    Why do you think inspiration is peppered on top?
  5. 5.
    Why is this recipe special?
  6. 6.
    Who or what has been made in heaven's kitchen?
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