by Molly Twomey

food

is just food

A bagel

A ring of

flour, milk and yeast

not toxic, unpure

nor causing disease

Kale

A cruciferous vegetable

crunchy and green

not clean, guilt free

nor making you lean

Nutella

An American chocolate spread

used when desired

on digestive biscuits

or freshly baked bread

What if

food is just

energy

to twirl in sunsets

sing along

to old cassettes

kiss boys

with no regrets.