Legs, Shoulders, Ribs and Shanks, <br />Chops, Sirloins, Breasts and Flanks, <br />These are all 'meats' of the Butcher's trade, <br />Where lots of delicious 'things' are made. <br /> <br />Hams, Pies, Pickles and Stuffing, <br />No I am really not bluffing, <br />Chicken, Goose, Turkey and Duck, <br />To buy these things you need some 'pluck'. <br /> <br />With these 'meats' you need to know, <br />How to steam and roast, real slow, <br />How to fry, simmer and grill, <br />It can be quite a difficult skill. <br /> <br />But the kindly Butcher will help you out, <br />You really only have to shout, <br />He knows the cuts, has all the info, <br />With all his knowledge, he's a real pro. <br /> <br />He knows how long to cook things for, <br />How the baste and how to score <br />The pork, so that lovely 'crackling' can be had, <br />Now think of it! That can't be bad. <br /> <br />There's livers, kidneys and chitterlings which, <br />Grab the taste buds, gee they're rich, <br />Bacon, sausages and corned beef slices, <br />Some with garlic, some with spices. <br /> <br />Whatever you like, it's all ready for you. <br />Even if you have to queue, <br />It's worth the wait, for what you'll get <br />It'll melt in the mouth, that I can bet! <br /> <br />Your friendly Butcher is a capable chap, <br />He'll answer your questions without a flap, <br />So try all his produce, the flavours are great, <br />You'll never have anything left on your plate. <br /> <br />There's variety beyond belief, <br />Try any 'meat' you'll come to no grief, <br />The choice is amazing, the recipes fab, <br />There's always a choice on the Butcher's slab. <br /> <br />© Ernestine Northover<br /><br />Ernestine Northover<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-butcher-s-shop-uk-style/
