Titus and the Terrible, Awful; Broccoli

Titus tries broccoli for the first time. - Writer's Cramp Entry.

Titus sat down with a frown on his face,
Staring at broccoli; a cruel leafy disgrace.
"Too green, too weird, too much like a tree,
Why must this horror be served up to me?"

His Dad simply smiled, gave a knowing look,
"You loved green dinosaurs, you loved that book!
Broccoli’s just trees for a tiny T-Rex,
Take one little bite: no need to be vexed!"

Titus was doubtful but gave it a try,
Then scrunched up his nose and let out a sigh.
"It’s mushy! It’s weird! I don’t like the taste!
This whole broccoli thing is clearly a waste!"

But Dad had a plan, a sneaky delight,
He melted some cheese; what a glorious sight!
Titus looked close, then widened his eyes,
"Wait...this looks better! A cheesy disguise!"

One little nibble, then two, then three,
Titus declared, "Hey, this isn’t so bad for a tree!"
With cheese or with butter (but never at all; plain),
He’d eat it again; though he’d still complain.