The Onion

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    The Onion

    I will quickly chop one up
    And measure it in a cup
    And I'll do my best to try
    Not to look like I did cry

    Cut an onion, it exhumes 
    Very strong and potent fumes
    Is that it's only one flaw?
    Most people don't like them raw

    The onion does not sit well
    It has that familiar smell
    Let me use my cooking touch
    Then I'll like them very much

    My heart craves and my mouth sings
    Of beer-battered onion rings
    Sauteed onions are a thrill
    On a burger from the grill

    Please give the onion a break
    Hating them is a mistake
    In a casserole, I'll bake
    Put some onions on your steak

    Red and green, yellow and white
    Onions taste good, have a bite
    I don't care if I do cry
    Dice them into a stir fry

    French onion soup is a breeze
    Top it off with cheddar cheese
    You hate onions? Don't be silly!
    On a hot dog or in chili

    The onion packs quite a punch
    In my dinner and my lunch
    In a Denver omelet too
    And on pizza, I'm not through

    It's a vegetable with class
    It's too bad they give me gas
    I'll eat onions 'til my death
    Just don't smell my onion breath
     

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    am2anangel commented on The Onion

    01-13-2012

    lmao that was a great humorous write. Made me laugh. Sadly I'm not fond of the onion. Or all the other vegees that are good for you. lol onions,olives,tomatos, peppers, and definately not celery(even hate the smell of that.) Although it drives the waitress crazy when I order a patty melt with no onions then order onion rings. lol! I guess I can tolerate them in certain instances. great write. well done. -Tonya

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