swinging a dead cat

it's easy to eat poorly
in this country.
it's cheap, it's everywhere.
fried chicken on every corner.
12 inch subs.
two for the price of one.
you can't swing a dead cat
by it's tail without
hitting a 7 11 or a baskin
and robbins,
or a donut shop.
the country is slowly sinking
into the sea
because of the weight.
the onion rings.
the beef,
the pies, the cakes.
corn syrup and packaged treats.
carbonated sugar water.
is there anything not
charred or deep fried in
a pot of Wesson that
we don't eat?
is there a piece of broccoli
out there that hasn't
been slicked with butter?