These People
~
these people
that begrudge me my juicy burgers
or my rare filet mignon
that look down their nose
at my slathered baby backs
or sneer with disdain
as I tear into a buttery veal chop
these people
their cutting condemnation
because I’m devouring
a cut of impeccably seasoned loin
like it’s some violation of nature
think about it
if this were’t the natural way
there wouldn’t be A1 sauce
and you’re going to tell me
Mr. Weber had zucchini on his mind
when he created the kettle grill
listen
if the 4-legged critters
had the gumption to organize
and effectively resist
their inevitable transformation
into steaks and chops
or even act mildly indignant
regarding their situation
I might think differently
but they simply
go with the flow
quite content
to fatten up
on the free grub
and loll about all day
in the free accommodations
and as I savor
their perfectly turned succulence
I’m damned grateful for their indifference
these people
let them eat soup
~ ~ ~
rob kistner © 2012
being a vegetarian I have to tell ya…we DO eat a lot of soup:-)
Though I’m not a vegetarian Laura, with my arteriosclerosis and gout, I must admit — the poor “4-legged critters” have exacted their revenge upon me… 😐
Well-done, Rob. Dark humor is an apt description. I’ve become an ingredient-checker. Given the amount of salt in most cans of soup, protein might be the better choice.
well that is so great! I love the way you worked sauce into a poem! Wendy Cope would be so proud of you and I have a smile on my face. Thankyou!
smiles..you know we also grill zucchini on our weber grill…but steaks as well…smiles..
Yummy, and righteously indignant! To quote Denis Leary “Eating meat is natural. NOT eating meat is a choice.”
as a reformed vegetarian, you made me smile. of course, i have to say to each his own, but too often, whichever side of the fence you fall on is judged by those on the other side.
i have to agree with claudia, grilled vegetables rule….
Of course, to each their own Kelly — this is just an over-the-top piece of dark humor…
Oh, Rob, I used to work with an environmental activist group. They looked down their noses at me when I brought a piece of roast beef curled around swiss (horseradish in the middle, I call it a Meat Cigar!). They were all vegan, which is fine by me, but spare me the sermons. I didn’t try to convert them to Jesus, you know?
I went outside on my break and they were ALL SMOKING. I felt like saying, “Thanks for sharing your dioxin with me. At least I didn’t shove roast beef down your throats!”
I used to be a vegetarian. Every path is fine to me, but your rant is EXACTLY what I wanted to say at the time!! Fab! Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.com/2012/02/28/sr-elizabeth-and-babylon-400th-post/
Hi Amy — we are all filled with contradictions, sort of the nature of being human… 😉
I like this.
A most fun take on a serous debate.
Still, soup is pretty great.
Bring on the beef wellington, the prime rib, the pork roast .. bring me ALL of it .. let me wash it down with red wine ~ all in moderation of course.
Love this dark humor, Rob.
I love this piece. I like it when people have enough strength of character to say what’s on their minds and do it such a delightful tongue in cheek way! Very well done.
It’s a chunky soup. It’s a liquid soup. It’s a meaty soup. Do you eat everything with four legs?
Greetings K. Shawn – I’m partial to beef, pork, and lamb when it comes to the products of 4-legged critters… 😉
Nice write!
awesome job. The turn on let them eat cake was unexpected and so classic. I hear ya hear, great tone throughout as well. Thanks
Fred – glad you enjoyed my homage to Marie Antoinette, although it is at times argued she may not have uttered the infamous phrase… 😉
i guess go with the flow is what it’s all about
cliffhanger</a
Love it! Life is definitely for living – not sneering from some haughty position – let them eat soup indeed!
Anna :o]
This is hilarious!
I’m hungry…”slather” is one of my favorite words, by the way…
Mmmmmminess, chicken soup, oxtail soup, pea and ham….love em all
A1 response, Rob, thank you for sharing this. I have a difficult time giving up fowl for vegan alternatives.
I read this at 4 am and now I am starving. Timing is everything, right. Very clever and engaging. Much enjoyed.
Rob,
For sure!
But soup is ok too, especially on a cold winter’s day.
😉
rel