Chicken nuggets that look like kidneys
Covered in a slimy batter,
Ham that looks like teddy faces
And turkey in the shape of dinosaurs.
Nothing green, or orange or red,
All beige and microwaved,
Dried and kept in cupboards for
At least five years before it turns.
Cans of beans and pasta shapes,
Food that needs no chewing, or digesting.
We all say we won’t feed our kids these things
And yet you’ll find me down the frozen aisle
Stocking up on crispy pancakes
For my little cherub child.
Margot Kinberg
That’s the thing, isn’t it, Rachel. We all know those things are not good for children, and in the abstract, we don’t want them in our homes. But those are the products that sell: chicken nuggets, pre-packaged macaroni cheese, and all the rest of it. It’s really hard to swim upstream on that one, isn’t it?
patientandkindlove
They just love all the beige food. But then, adults love it too. Give me a Turkey Twizzler any day of the week and I’ll be a happy lady.