Meatless in Fairfax

Good to be alive in this nation

That doesn’t worship vegetation,

But loves its burgers, ribs, and chops

Ignoring verdant, fresh-field crops

Who then’s responsible for all of these

Tiny things like Bonsai trees?

Looking at my plate, well, darkly,

All I can see is nasty Broccoli!

Fed the stuff by a diligent Mom

I thought as adult I’d come upon

A promised land of meatfilled life;

But instead, I married a diligent wife.

Chorus:

For its steak, steak, steak,

Well-done or medium rare

Chew for goodness’ sake:

Meat’s on the bill of fare!

Mike Mc Namara