by Brother James

Created on: July 03, 2008

If it's Good Enough for Daniel, its Good Enough for Me

Apples, oranges,spinach and peas
good for you and so healthy
lest you doubt, look at a culinary manual
read and study 1st chapter of Daniel

should Daniel and nutrition,remain a mystery
let me explain to you the history
so once reigned a king, Nebuchadnezzar
strong and mighty, all other monarchs lesser

invaded Israel and way beyond
captured slaves for his Babylon
for his court sought the best and bright
to give advice to lead him right

ordered his captain,feed them my feast
wines, sauces, and scrumptious roast beast
the official to Daniel relayed the news
which gave him the dietary blues

so said he, "here's what to do
divide my crew in groups of two
the first chow down the king's fatty platter
the four of us vegetarian matter

and ten days later, we'll see who's straighter
whose faces are fuller and complexions greater"
and it came to pass two days times five
the herbal eaters more wise and alive

and with this
the king was well pleased
and so allowed
their roots, berries and leaves

Daniel did well
to stick to his diet
so I suggest
that you go on and try it

and the moral of the story
well, can't you see?
if its good enough for Daniel
its good enough for me

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