An Odd Dilemma

An Odd Dilemma

A Poem by Rita L. Sev
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What shall I do...

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I’m shopping vegetarian

There’s trouble in my cart

Each vegetable I put there

Has a body part!

 

I cannot eat an EAR of corn

Or EYES on a potato,

Cut up a HEAD of cabbage

Or the FLESH of a tomato

 

A RIB of celery puts me off

And HEARTS of palm do, too

Don’t start me on the KIDNEY beans

They’re not a proper chew

 

How to solve this odd dilemma?

I guess I’ll just eat fruit…

Some juicy NAVAL oranges,

A banana HAND…

Aw, shoot!

 

 

© 2013 Rita L. Sev


Author's Note

Rita L. Sev
My silly Muse is awake...

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My odd dilemma is that I came across your poem in a contest we both entered and I keep reading yours, then mine, yours, then mine trying to decide! And am I only wanting to pick mine because it's mine?? I just woke up not too long ago and now I have a headache! Thanks a bunch...of sour grapes??

Posted 7 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

7 Years Ago

LOL! Certainly did not intend for anyone to get a headache! Glad you liked this bit of utter nonse.. read more
so cool you are my friend! ...mayhaps subsist on grass! ;) (no .....not that kind .... no ... scrape off the cricket larvae ... no no no ... slime off the snail stuff first !!! ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hell! just eat the damn cow! :))
E.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

8 Years Ago

It's been so long since I've eaten cow, I don't think I could get it down... but I do like that you .. read more
Einstein Noodle

8 Years Ago

ohhhhh! you are way cool Rita! your poetry always lifts me ...makes me smile, chuckle and or laugh ... read more
I love it! So full of cute humor. Great lighthearted write.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Jennie! :)
Hilarious! I was laughing all the way through it and just had to read it aloud!

Posted 8 Years Ago


This is hilarious! I have to admit - I'm a fan of heifers and piggies and poultry but I'll hunt down a salad sometimes too. Naval oranges. That made me giggle.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thanks, Tammy! I've always likes the term "naval oranges", too. :)
I love it! You make a good point haha I was a vegetarian for a while but my parents forced me to eat meat again. You are a great writer to have come up with this play on words haha :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Birdie. I went veg in my 30s, so my parents couldn't tell me to stop. :) I appreciate yo.. read more
Haha delightful. A much needed smile you dear poet have provided. :):)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

I aim to please! :) Thanks, Shaun!
Shaun Payton

10 Years Ago

:) Welcomey Rita:)
An enjoyable read...really cute Rita..nicely done as always...Rose:)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Rose! :)
I like your silly side. :)
You gave me a smile!
This type of poetry gives the reader a glimpse into real life humor. I was vegan for two years so I could relate.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thanks, David - I grew up reading silly poems, and learned from my father how funny Life can be...
hahaha, nice. I never thought about the body parts and limbs we eat when it comes to veggies.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

:) Thanks, Relic. People joke with me about this - "If you're a vegetarian, how can you eat a head.. read more

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