Ode to Bacon

Bacon, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways:

I love thee in BLT’s on warm summer days;

I love thee in omelets and eggs scrambled hot;

I love thee in chili I cook in a pot;

I love thee on burgers and salads so green;

On top or on bottom, or somewhere between;

I love thee on pancakes with syrup on top;

I melt at your sizzle, your sweet fatty “pop!”

I love thee at breakfast or supper or lunch;

Or covered with chocolate for a sugary punch;

I love thee in muffins or big cheesy balls;

I love thee when pan-fried, grease spattered on walls;

I love thee on pizza that’s piled up with cheese;

I love thee on ‘taters, with sour cream, please;

In quiches with spinach I love thee as such;

And wrapped ‘round a shrimp, oh I love thee so much!

In infinite ways is your flavor a treat;

Oh bacon, I love thee, and can’t wait to eat!