A Food's Nightmare

• Rhys Moreno, Grade 7
• Poetry
• 2013

Chickens have nightmares of being roasted
Pigs have nightmares of being roasted
Cows have nightmares of being fried
Fish have nightmares of being smoked
Salt has nightmares of being with pepper
Pepper has nightmares of being with salt
Eggs have nightmares of being scrambled
Tomatoes have nightmares of being called a fruit
Onions have nightmares of making people cry
Apples have nightmares of going to the doctor
Bananas have nightmares of being slipped on
Vegetables have nightmares of not being eaten
Chili has nightmares of not being hot (if you know what I mean)
Bagels have nightmares of being mixed up with donuts
Humans have dreams of cooking and eating food
In conclusion, one man’s dream is another food’s nightmare