Checking out my garden the other day
I came upon a sight to behold
Lettuce perk up our ears for a little bit
'Cause my tale just has to be told



Like a bunch of kids on a playground
The accusations soon started to fly
When the veggies all started complaining
Then threatened to wilt up and die



The tomatoes and radishes turned red in the face
And said the onions were making them cry
Broccoli got angry and turned blue with rage
Claimed he was squashed as a pumpkin rolled by



Cucumber was running all over the place
When he fell down and stubbed his big toe
Corn got so mad he started popping off
And spread over into the rhubarb row



Eggplant was sunbathing in the nude
And was in for a great big surprise
When she heard a whistle from the tater patch
And realized that potatoes have eyes



Celery said the Beans were stalking her
And got tangled in the sweet potato vine
The carrots and the radishes had to go pea
As Fennel and Dill guzzled down cabbage wine



Herb and Okra were in the bean row making out
Swiss Chard said that Spinach Artichoke
My head was spinning with all the noise
So I figured I'd have to go for broke



Playing peacemaker in my garden
This old gal knew just what to do
I gathered a little of this and a little of that
Then made myself a pot of vegetable stew



Kathleen McCoy Eldridge©
July 10, 2008
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