born from protein-rich collagen
of boiled hides of pigs and cattle
his existence is a lose-lose battle
constantly contemplating his own incompetence
is it better to be alive but flavorless,
or have positive post-mortem comments from the rich?
"he had an exquisite taste"
this lack of flavor could explain his current behavior
(his only function is consumption)
and he can never savor life for what it is,
being spat back out so often
his coffin will be a non-fungus mold when it's over
purchased at ninety-nine cents a pack
if you plan on attending his funeral,
it's being held in my stomach