Cent' Anni

How will I get there?

I will not eat an animal -

At least, not anymore

Nothing that has had a face,

A mom or spinal chord

Many do not understand

my choice to eat my greens,

bewildered by the queries, like,

"Where do you get protein?"

Be sure that quite content am I

with beans and nuts for days

and hanging at the salad bar

where I can simply graze

What might you call this crazy gal

who plans to reach centenarian? 

Just smile and say you're pleased to meet

a happy vegetarian. 

Author's Note

A response to a song my brother wrote about being "on top of the food chain", as well as to all those who ask the protein question.

Reviews

[Jack...]

Well lettuce has a head, potatoes have eyes, corn has ears and artichoke have hearts. :)

I am very pleased to meet a happy vegetarian and be so lucky as to read her fine poetry. Very cool Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks, Jack! I have a piece about all the body parts of vegetables - it's quite a problem... ;)

[Angel]

Interesting write, Rita.
I'm toying with the idea, myself...but probably won't go "all the way".
A nutritionist told me, just yesterday, that people would definitey be healthier and live longer if they followed God's dietary laws...

Very well penned!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Angel! It was a decision I made about ten years ago, and it was the right one for me. Not that I never eat "goodies" - but everything in moderation, no flesh at all, and limited dairy. It's done wonders for my health, and was easier than people think.
Here is a link to The Jesus Diet :) http://www.jesuschristdiet.com/

And, if you'd like to hear a sample of my brother's song that prompted this poem, it's called Food Chain: http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/dan-lange/album/streetwise/track/food-chain

[Rita L. Sev]

Love your pic, by the way - rainbow wings, of course! :)

[Angel]

I figured you guys knew me well enough to see my actual face for a change...Although the little angel with her pen is awful cute

[Damien Thibodeaux]

As usual, you know how to write. Another good poem, my friend. My youngest sister is a vegetarian- the picture of health. I can't say what I am with a play on the word, for risk of sounding vulgar. So I'll just say I'm an omnivore.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you! Don't worry - some of my best friends are omnivores!