BUTTER ME UP

Published in Gnashing Teeth – Heat the Grease Food Issue

I like butter, I want it
but the butter’s too hard
too soft, too salted, too French.

I like butter, I want it
but you’ve spread it too far
you’ve spread it too near.

I like butter, I want it
but cultured please and saltier.
And more French.

Whoa – that’s way too much.
I said, that’s –
oh, wow.

No, definitely don’t stop.
Spread it near, spread it far
butter me up,

butter me down
salted or un, this side or that
French or non.