Wondering About Spaghetti

I've always wondered
why spaghetti
comes in such long strands.
It's hard to keep it on your fork,
or even in your hands.

I've always wondered
why spaghetti
is served on a dinner plate.
Why not eat it in a sandwich
or a thick spaghetti shake?

I've always wondered
why spaghetti
is spelled such a funny way.
Why don't they take the 'h' out,
or maybe move the 'a'?

I've always wondered
why spaghetti
has tomato sauce plopped on top.
Why not grape jelly or chocolate cream,
or for that matter, red soda pop.

I've always wondered
why spaghetti
is my number one entree.
Must be because spaghetti
is just so much fun to say.


(C) 1998, Arden Davidson