the religion of vegetables

there are new religions

out and about,

the religion

of vegetables is one,

kneeling to the power of

carrots

and legumes. 

praising the potato,

the turnip,

the celery.

worshiping the onion

and lettuce.

the mushroom.

singing the songs

of soy

and carob. staying clear

from the sins

of meat.

holding onto the walls

as they walk,

feeling faint,

feeling weak.

you can hear their whispers

as they try 

to speak.