honesty

I didn’t know what was on the menu
Hoping for bits that were more tasty
Maybe something processed or with MSG
Alas, no artificial flavorings
They seem to go down easier
What you don’t know won’t hurt you
You didn’t use your best china
Just those paper plates and plastic forks
I tried, feebly, to protest
You will like this, you said
It’s a new dish
I wonder if I am ready for it

For Amy M.