the humans and the eaters
a tasty gourmet treat
roast woman breast for dinner
smoked leg of man for lunch
eaters on the sixteenth floor
they’re out there in the corridor
they know your date of birth
they’ve got your dental records
eaters in the cinemas
there to watch the humans
eyeing off your tender flesh
feeding on your feelings
watch out for the eaters!
they’re behind you,
hear them breathing
not easily defeated, you must
eat the eater or be eaten
Michael Alesich
I don’t know whether I should feel guilty enjoying this piece.
It reads extremely well and tastes like chicken.
Sheamus D replied
Thanks Mikey. I’ve always wondered what the other other white meat tastes like!
Yasemin Sumner
fee fi fo fum.
I like this a lot. Kind of ominous and sensual. Two of my favourite things, you know.
Sheamus D replied
I know. I like that you like this one.
Paul Compton
There’s barely any meat on me so I should be safe ; )
Clever, evocative piece – I really love the they’ve got your dental records line.
Sheamus D replied
Thank you Paul, but…NOBODY is safe!
discomb
LOL… I don’t know whether to read into this one or leave it as is in the after thought??? very well written!!!