Peanut Butter
For kids
Nothing beats peanut butter
So says Skippy
So says Jiff
It can nourish
(Ah yes
But it can kill)
With kids can cause a large degree of happiness
Nothing beats peanut butter
Always a jar on the counter
"Simply GREAT for you kids
Sticks to the ribs!" says mom
Can't you see that inevitable smear of jelly just above the lip
While with agile tongue he slathers stuff around a quick-sand mouth
It's on his chin
On his shirt
In the sink
Spoons and knives alive with it
On the floor
On the rug
He's left a brownish-red hand print on the front door
Home from school
It is the one thing he can count on
What?
Empty?
In the cupboard
Quick!
There's more
He's on a chair
On tip of his toes
Well!
Whataya know
COOKIES!
Copyright © Daver Austin | Year Posted 2009
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