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Scarafaggio

The Cockroach

By Christopher BeardPublished about 4 hours ago 1 min read
Scarafaggio
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Sounding like an exotic meal I couldn't wait to experience it's appeal

Waiting for the best deal

Hoping it would be something real

Had no idea it would make me squeal

Choosing the first course I couldn't decide on the best sauce

Afterwards there would be no remorse

The first plate arrived and it was something I survived

After I collapsed on the floor I almost couldn't be revived

But once I awoke I was happy to be alive

However, the whole place had a new vibe

I sat back in my place just staring at my plate

Thinking what a disgrace

Maybe another meal would have been great

What was this moving on my plate?

Wasn't sure what I just ate

Anyway, up until the end there wasn't far to go

It wasn't all bad just so you know

But if you have stopped this low then maybe you wouldn't need to go

In case you ever see them in this place you probably should never try scarafaggio

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