28th January 2026

 

fourteen years

I've played Elder Scrolls Online

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© Rachel Green January 2026

Bread for Every Meal

Wouldst thou become an omnivore again

consuming all the creatures with a face

'twould save thee time and money, though the shame

of eating living souls brings fall from grace.

Mashed up sardines upon a single piece of toast

would cost nary a pound to set the meal

Onion on a slab of bread with cheese to roast

or with kettle-poaching teacup egg appeal.

A warming mug of Bovril mixed with dripping; 

or perhaps a tin of soup with buttered bread

a salty mug of Oxo for the sipping;

Potted meat in jars; mac and cheese instead.

And to be praised of ages yet to be.

 tomatoes ladled over bread, with just a smidge of mustard;

 eggy bread, a pot of tea; a bit of jam and custard.

© Rachel Green January 2026