GUMBO
This gruel
this burning concoction
you may claim it is delicious
but I say it�s dangerous.
With its stewish spices
and the different flaming flavors throughout
I do not know what makes it burn me so
and because of its design
I may never do.
This gumbo
it much be divided.
To be controlled
it must be separated
into its individual elements
so that I may quantify
qualify why I hurt from its heat.
The peas go here
while the okra is there.
This fiery liquid shall be kept in the bowl
and the shrimp
with its curious shell
- put the shrimp aside!
When I understand this soup
then, perhaps, I can enjoy this dangerous taste.
When it is safe,
then I shall dine.
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