Food Chain

Lambs are getting fat.
Cat eyes the rat.
Here come a school of fishies
Hear the clatter of dishies -- 
Even vegetarians must
Slice, dice or chop -- 
The apple rolls away.
The cabbage hollers~ Stop!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM
I agree with Kim. Whimsical and fun
DiMino Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Thank you, Andrea; have a wonderful writing day!!
George Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Rather hilarious..... The light tone and the sagacious brevity add to the charm of the poem.
DiMino Avatar
May 19, 2026 at 5:02 AM
What the heck -- can't be a serious sour-puss all the time. Thank you, Valsa.
Wolf Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Quite amusing, Joe. Thanks, gw
DiMino Avatar
May 19, 2026 at 5:05 AM
To get a thumbs up from you, master of amusing, I am honored. Thank you, Gershon. Blessings. I suspect, your deeper nature is one of profound caring and concern for the well being of humanity. You are a scholar and gentleman. I admire your character greatly.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Whimsical!
DiMino Avatar
May 19, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Thank you, Kim; a fun write. Blessings.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM
I enjoyed reading your fun write. Thanks for the laugh. I needed it. Have a fun/great day writing away...............
DiMino Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Thank you, Paula; can't be too serious all the time. Have a wonderful day!
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