bisphenol-A (BPA)

i would never read

a label

on the back of a can

or package 

of food

when young.

i'd throw it in the cart

and move on

to the next row

of processed goods.

but now,

i'm sherlock holmes

with a magnifying glass,

looking for

a clue

hiding in the small print.

how much sugar,

how many carbs,

if i can't pronounce

a word, i detect that

it's probably

not good for you.