Attitudes of Food

Dirty:
The cherry tomatoes are red in the face;
the spinach and apples think it a disgrace.
Bell peppers shake on the stem, making a ring;
cucumbers determine that green is the thing.
Tomatoes and nectarines slump with a sigh;
plump grapes and wee cherries are wondering why.
Celery, in a huff, continue to stalk;
peaches and spinach set out for walk.
They all form a circle and sing, Let it Be;
then they say, “Watch out for us—dirty are we!”

Clean:
The mangoes and kiwi relax with a grin;
cauliflower believe they are cabbage kin.
Avocados and eggplant rejoice in the smug;
honeydew go to onions and give them a hug.
In amazement, asparagus laugh kinda loud;
both papayas and corn have their heads in a cloud.
Cantaloupe take a shine to the gleam of sweet peas;
vain were pineapples once—now they’re eager to please.
The grapefruit so ready to offer a shout,
yet they know, with some meds, one had better watch out.
Then they all join in victory, thinking it keen:
“We are happy to serve, everyone—we are clean!”


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Writer’s Cramp
9-25-16