April 12, 2008
how would one eat an allegorical steak
“Nice gravy” you may say
but from whence did it come
if the steak itself is not real
upon what would the mushrooms go
and what would accompany the mashed
potatoes cannot on a plate sit
alone
at what point
do real potatoes and gravy
(and mushrooms)
connect to an imaginary steak
no
if there is gravy
with mushrooms and potatoes joined
the steak is certainly near
eat it and enjoy
as the gift of God for you
After a disturbing conversation with a
highly regarded Uncle and the question
of where literalism begins, if not from
the very beginning