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poem: The song of the new vegan (who lives with omnivores)

Toast is wholemeal, I spread my Vitalite
And a liberal helping of Marmite,
Then I sip his tea to check it’s just right
And I’m not a vegan today.

Lunch is a hummous wrap with veg
And packet falafel which I forget to check
Until after it’s gone. It contains egg
And I’m not a vegan today.

For dinner sausage and mash is planned,
My meat free sausages are tasty but bland,
But I serve potatoes, and lick butter from my hand,
And I’m not a vegan today.

The sun comes up, my coffee is brewed
Almond milk goes in, my banana is chewed
I take a deep breath. I’m at peace with my food

And I’ll try to be vegan today. (Again) 
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