the sign said ‘beware of alligators’
and ‘do not feed the wildlife’
but i believe in making your own luck
so into the pit i threw my wife
only the best cuts
juicy thighs and butts
greens, vinegar, salt and pepper
the saucepan boiled, the knives sharpened
then i cracked an egg and added rice
to “din dins!” cry the alligator harkened
only the best cuts
tongue kebabs and guts
i draped the table with a festive cloth
and located grandma’s silver cutlery
added napkins, flowers, ambient light
for the alligator to dine in luxury
only the best cuts
and freedom for my nuts
by TETIANA ALEKSINA & TONY SINGLE
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