Ode to Cheese by Nik Schuetz

by Nik Schuetz, while in Kenya

Mozzarella, parmesan and cheddar,

if only I had thought to know you better

than to think you'd be around all the time

now I curse and toast you with this rhyme

Ricotta and cottage and brie

Whatever have I done to thee?

So what if I used you each day?

'twas done in the most loving way

I remember before my departure

the cheddar was sharp as an archer

the swiss was as holy as matrimony

and reverently covered the macaroni

Pro-va-lone, I should have known!

Now I stand alone with nary a calzone.

A toasted sammy with cheese

makes me weak at the knees

or a cream cheese christened bagel

with coffee if I could finagle

If Kenya would do as I say so,

the beans would be covered in queso

Chappatti accompany muenster

Ugali go get in a dumpster

So I'm begging you please to come back

my colby and sweet pepper jack

be it shredded or sliced or cubed

or molten and straight from the tube

I hope you can find your way here

this week this month this year.