Emily Dickinson in her own words
BILL OF FARE (Letter 17)
by Colin Gee
Eye of newt
Frog legs twain
Gall of babe unborn
Susan’s placenta
Extract of Susan’s urine
Juice of Susan’s inner ear
Susan’s chopped liver
Iced blood of Susan — no ice needed
Her heart, still pumping
Austin’s testicles d’oeuvre, with toothpicks
His green tongue, still squirming
Shredded letters, ink of love
Dessert: breast of Susan in its own milk
Water
I’ll be back at 5 and expect all of these things to be laid out on the table.
Emily.
BILL OF FARE (Letter 17)
by Emily Dickinson
SOUTH HADLEY SEMINARY
Nov. 2d, 1847
Roast Veal
Potatoes
Squash
Gravy
Wheat and Brown Bread
Butter
Pepper and Salt
Dessert
Apple Dumpling
Sauce
Water
Is n’t that a dinner fit to set before a king?