I’m Not Picky
A Funny Food Poem for Kids
From the book The Biggest Burp Ever
I’m not picky.
I’m not rude.
Why, I’ll eat any
kind of food.
Except for foods
called “beets” or “greens.”
Or “beef.” Or “beans.”
Or “tangerines.”
I won’t eat foods
called “fish fillets.”
Or “pies.” Or “fries.”
Or “mayonnaise.”
Or “grapes.” Or “crepes.”
Or “chicken wings.”
Or “clams.” Or “hams.”
Or “onion rings.”
Or anything
called “baked” or “stewed.”
Or “boiled” or “broiled.”
Or “barbecued.”
Or “dried” or “fried.”
Or “smoked” or “steamed.”
Or “roasted,” “toasted,”
“mashed,” or “creamed.”
No, I’m not picky.
I’m not rude.
Why, I’ll eat any
kind of food,
and ask for more
and then say, “Please.”
As long as it’s called
“mac and cheese.”
— Kenn Nesbitt
Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Reading Level: Grade 1
Topics: Food Poems
Poetic Techniques: Descriptive Poems, Irony, List Poems
From the book The Biggest Burp Ever
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