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"Smack Pie"
a premade crust you'll first arrange
if you're averse to kneading
otherwise, another source
than mine you must be reading
next some extra virgin oil
with brush or tow'l, but lo
into the soggy land of oily
swamp you're not to go
halve a pear, remove the seed
and slice it to its thinnest
arrange it on your waiting crust
as loveliest to witness
mozzarella fresh as day
goes next onto the pie
but not too much for subtle flavors
slabs would sure belie
last a smack of ham you'll add
where this dish gets its name
deli sliced, and chop it small
and herbs would not be lame
keep it light, the size and spread
of both the spice and meat
for too much would defeat the taste
of fruit and cheese and wheat
and finally an oven heated
to four hundred and fifty
and fifteen minutes time creates
a sight that's truly nifty
the dough and moz and pear and ham
through alchemy and heat
have made an aw'fly special pie
it now is time to eat!
- ras
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