as humans we act like we're above petty instincts
no mere animals but instead intellectuals
but one thing connects us all in life
the need to go out and eat
no matter how small the lifeform is
or how docile or tamed or civilized
one thing stays above all else
the gnawing hunger; "eat!"
we put on clothes and shoes and smiles
we walk among the common folk
but venture into the canadian cold
and you'll surely need to eat
people question why or how
anyone could hurt another
but be desperate enough for sustenance
and you'll find you've begun to eat
in times gone past we spoke about
a creature that convinces you family is food
get yourself hungry enough and
you'll hear its voice say "EAT"
teeth, fangs, lips, tongue,
beak, proboscis, endocytosis;
body plans all formed for one simple goal,
EAT! EAT! EAT!
if you're reading this thinking i'm joking
or exaggerating the feelings,
then look me in the eyes and hear me now;
all i want to do now is eat.