Ode to Swine Flu

Where would we be without swine flu?

Why, we’d be at work, that’s what we’d do. 

Our kids wouldn’t be home, they’d be at school. 

Oh, I curse you, swine flu. 

Our hysteria runs rampantly. 

The masses wail "whoa we’s me". 

Why of why did this thing happen? 

What can we do?  Our spirits are dampened. 

A swine whispered to me let this be a lesson. 

Don’t blind yourself to the message. 

You’ve ignored our plight it’s sad and cruel. 

Now you’re suffering from the flu. 

Dear Swine, I get it.  Your message is clear.

Nary a sausage will pass by here. 

I give you my promise to go vegan, dear swine. 

No bacon, no ham, no brat will be mine. 

Let’s heed this warning that’s loud and clear. 

Let’s take care of our animals while we’re here.

In honor of all pigs, human and swine,

Let’s promise to go vegan one at a time.