Love Affair with Korean Food

Sure, I can provide the text of the two poems by Jake Cosmos Aller, as well as some analysis of their meter and poetic techniques. Here they are:
Fragrance of Korean Food

I love Korean food
K food
I love the taste
I love the fragrance
I love the smells
I love the texture
I love the feel
I love how it looks
Fell in love with it
And all things Korean
Back in 1979
When I first went there
In the U.S. Peace Corps

Korean food is somewhat like
Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai
With some American influences as well
But it is also unique
Distinctive
And delicious

The fragrance of Korean food
Is what draws me in
The aroma of garlic, ginger, sesame oil
Soy sauce, red Popper paste, vinegar, segar
And other spices and herbs
That creates a symphony of scents
That stimulates my appetite
And make my mouth water

The fragrance of Korean food
Is what lingering in my memory
The smell of kimchi, bibimbap, bulgogi
Japchae, mando, toktokkie
And other dishes and snacks
That fills my stomach
And satisfy my soul

The fragrance of Korean food
Is what connecting me to Korea
The odor of history, culture, tradition
Family, friends, love
And other aspects of Korean life
That touched my heart
And enrich my spirit

I love Korean food
K food
I love the fragrance
The fragrance of Korea
The fragrance of home
This poem is written in free verse, meaning that it does not follow a regular rhyme scheme or meter. However, it does have some elements of structure and rhythm, such as:
The use of anaphora, or the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or stanzas. For example, the poet repeats “I love” and “The fragrance of Korean food” throughout the poem to emphasize his passion and appreciation for Korean cuisine.
The use of parallelism, or the use of similar grammatical structures or word order to create a sense of balance and harmony. For example, the poet lists various aspects of Korean food that he loves, such as “the taste”, “the fragrance”, “the smells”, etc., using the same pattern of noun phrases.
The use of contrast, or the juxtaposition of opposite or different ideas or images to create a sense of variety and interest. For example, the poet compares Korean food to other Asian cuisines, but also highlights its uniqueness and distinctiveness. He also contrasts the sensory experience of Korean food with the emotional and cultural connections it evokes for him.
The use of imagery, or the use of vivid and descriptive language to appeal to the senses and create a picture in the reader’s mind. For example, the poet uses words like “aroma”, “symphony of scents”, “mouth water”, “fill my stomach”, etc., to convey the smell, taste, and satisfaction of Korean food.
Ode to Korean Food

Oh, Korean food
How I adore you
You are the best thing
That ever happened to me

You are my comfort
My joy
My Delight
You make me happy
Every day and night

You are so diverse
So varied
So complex
You have something for everyone
And every mood

You are so healthy
So nutritious
So balanced
You have all the essential
Vitamins and minerals

You are so spicy
So flavorful
So savory
You have all the wonderful
Spices and sauces

You are so fun
So social
So communal
You have all the great
Ways of sharing and eating

You are so beautiful
So colorful
So artistic
You have all the amazing
Presentation and decoration

You are so delicious
So satisfying
So addictive
You have all the irresistible
Taste and texture

Oh, Korean food
How I adore you
You are the best thing
That ever happened to me
This poem is also written in free verse, but it has some features of an ode, which is a type of lyrical poem that expresses praise, admiration, or love for someone or something. Some of these features are:
The use of an apostrophe, or the direct address of the person or thing that is being praised. For example, the poet begins and ends the poem with “Oh, Korean food”, as if he is speaking about Korean food itself.
The use of hyperbole, or the use of exaggeration or overstatement to express strong emotion or emphasis. For example, the poet claims that Korean food is “the best thing that ever happened to me”, which is an exaggerated statement, but shows his love and enthusiasm for Korean food.
The use of enumeration, or the use of lists or catalogs to describe or illustrate the qualities or attributes of the person or thing that is being praised. For example, the poet lists various aspects of Korean food that he adores, such as its diversity, healthiness, spiciness, etc., using the same pattern of adjective-noun phrases.
The use of parallelism, or the use of similar grammatical structures or word order to create a sense of balance and harmony. For example, the poet repeats “You are” and “You have” throughout the poem to create a consistent rhythm and structure.