Promptly Poetry - Book 3

A Green Warning

Plants are trying to kill you:
red-faced tomatoes,
pop-eyed potatoes.
Deadly nightshades
that cannot run away,
so choose poison to keep you at bay.

Phytates, oxalates
lectins, oh how I hate
the gluten malabsorption
in a vegan portion.
Just keep my plate neat
piled high with meat.


Written for "Promptly Poetry Challenge (2023-2024)" 

Week # 45

Your poem should be inspired by the word

PLANTS

It's not necessary to use the word plants,
but you must name a plant or flower in your poem.

Required Line Count: 12 or more.