"The Cinnamon Peeler" is a poem by Michael Ondaatje that was published in his collection "The Cinnamon Peeler: Selected Poems" in 1989. The poem is written in the first person and is addressed to the speaker's lover. The speaker, who is a cinnamon peeler by trade, describes how he smells of cinnamon and how his lover must "beware" of him because of it. The poem explores themes of love, desire, and identity, as the speaker's profession becomes a metaphor for his complex and multifaceted nature. The poem is known for its rich sensory imagery and its exploration of the nuances of love and desire. It has been widely praised for its lyrical and evocative language, as well as its ability to capture the essence of the human experience in a few short lines.
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