Butcher Loving

--it's better than haggis--

better than a newly-sharpened
reflection-bearing blade
a comfortable grip on the handle--

better than a crisp
even neck-chop

better than mutton
still breathing &
delicious--

better than licking
fresh pork chops
(better than pork &
still better than chopping)

better than a sweetly-wringing carcass

better than a smattering
of blood that looks exactly
like your seven-year-old daughter's
hand-turkey