Potato

Potato – (almost didactic) Let your potato grow Water it monthly in Earth like soil Become one with the potato Keep it out of the reach of children Become two potatoes if you must Multiply them by ten then subtract Watch TV with dip and chips Become a couch potato Sit Protect spuds from direct sun light Cradle them in the land of humanity Dry them one by one Bury them underground with trust Make potatoes stay in one place And not another Rotate them frequently Potatoes are alive Rocks are not Keep them in your pockets Smother them with butter Make your potatoes baked, boiled or fried Lead them not into oil Lead them not into temptation Bring your potatoes to church Don’t expect them to pray They will not