Notes About The Poem

"Soylent Green" was a film from 1973 starring Charlton Heston. Soylent green was made out out soy beans, lentils, and of course- human remains. If you've never seen the movie it's worth the watch. 

Soylent Green

In an over-populated town 
This is how it all went down 
There was not enough food for all to eat 
So, people dined on human meat 
Unless they were rich and had some money 
Then they could eat their oats with honey
"Soylent Green"- yelped Heston's voice 
But they had to eat it, they had no choice 
I suppose one day this could prove true 
You could eat me, or... 
I could eat you
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June 2, 2026 at 12:33 PM
WOW!!! What a write/story you have here. I have never seen this film from 1973. There was one in the 60's about this. I do Not remember the name but the film has stayed with me. Have a Lovely/Blessed Day Writing Away............
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