Eating the Heart

of the turkey

I hear the heart is nutritious
packed with minerals and protein,
but if I include it in my soup
a child may find it, who
will say, "Ew gross, what's this?"
And the others will grimace.

Then, they'll use it as excuse
not to finish what I produced.
They'll say, "I've lost appetite.
I cannot eat another bite."
Then, know what'll happen next?
They'll sneak snacks unchecked.

So, I don't put the heart in my stew.
I eat it myself, but as I chew,
I'm glad no one sees my frown
at forcing a turkey heart down.
Next time, I'll act more fair
by tempting them to eat it on a dare.

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