The asparagus are talking I told them not to stare In false digression I thought they didn’t care But can you Really believe Someone With a thorn shape on their sleeve How many times scorned Were they when held from above The tub of boiling water Now who is beginning to stew I wanted them crisp But over cooked will do to So if that is Well how be it, is to be done say al dente But if I hear them correct They are saying not on your tongue