Extraterrestrial Appetite

I'm so happy you decided to interact,

I thought you were just a dream.

You're hungry, you say? Well, let's be on our way!

We'll start by grabbing ice cream (because...dessert first)!

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I know the best spot, the best on the planet–

they serve my fave, black raspberry chip!

You can get strawberry swirl or coconut brownie,

martian-mallow *wink wink* (alien rolls eyes), and peppermint.

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Still hungry? Alright, how 'bout some breakfast?

We'll go back to my place for fried eggs and toast.

Now pancakes and waffles, granola and fruit,

some coffee, and honey with oats!

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You can't get enough? You want to eat more?

Are you sure you're not from the U.S. instead of outer space?

My kitchen's a mess– let's go out for a bite

to the all-you-can-eat buffet.

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I hear their food is delish, the best for the price!

It was recently rated five stars (I elbow alien...he sighs).

You can eat all you want 'till you're green in the face!

Let's take my bike; you can ride handlebars.

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Baked chicken and okra, macaroni and cheese,

country-fried steak with taters and gravy.

You're looking quite sick, are you sure you want more?

Alright… here's some salad; they call it Israeli.

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Not satisfied? You're a hungry space dude!

You're tasting something with spice?

How about Mexican food? It's my absolute favorite!

You'll fill up on beans and rice.

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We'll try the street tacos with chicken and beef,

pork enchiladas, and cheese quesadillas.

You’ll love pozoles, burritos, empanadas, tamales–

and how ‘bout a platter of fajitas?

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What? You're not quite full? Do you want something else?

Italian is another excellent genre!

I'm sure you're astronomical appetite (alien rolls eyes again)

will be satisfied after a plate of lasagna!

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You can try the picatta, pene, and gnocchi–

primo piatto, focaccia, and fried arancini.

I think you’ll enjoy a pizza margherita,

and a big bowl of pesto linguine!

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You have to be stuffed; you've turned putrid green!

Oh, you could eat a bit more?

Alright then, off to a new spot! We'll go out for barbeque,

to that joint where they throw nuts on the floor.

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Let's order grilled chicken with baked beans and rice–

steak with sautéed mushrooms and cheese.

How about dinner rolls, a massive fried onion,

sliders, and bacon green beans!

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Sweets? Are you sure? Okaaaayyyy... bring out the menu!

My extraterrestrial friend needs a tasty dessert–

Granny's Apple Pie will rock your planet (alien stares at me, unamused)!

Doesn't your tummy hurt?

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(insert alien accent here)

"It all goes to my brain and makes it quite large,

that's why my head is so round.

I'm super dizzy from overeating,

I may not get my ship off the ground."

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Let's go for a walk, it will help you digest

then you can get back home, stat.

I know a good park, I'll cycle you there.

We'll walk those calories off your dome cap!

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Ok, here we are! Aww, the alien is snoozing.

I'll pull over and let him snore.

Oh HI! You're awake! What's that you say?

You're hungry and want to eat more???

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I thought I'd write something wonderful about nature, love, kindness, or peace... but all that would come out was this! haha!

I do LOVE food, so I'd definitely introduce an alien to my favorites (buffet not included on that list). I would probably cook for the chap, but that didn't work for the piece. Also, I am not sure if aliens have a big appetite, or if they have alien accents, or if the food is stored in their noggins... no disrespect to the extraterrestrials (Don't abduct me! Or maybe, do! Just let me bring my family...and fajitas).

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If you are in love with food as much as I am, you can check out this piece I wrote for the Short and Sweet challenge: