The song of the new vegan (who lives with meat eaters)

Toast is wholemeal, I spread my Vitalite

And a liberal helping of Marmite,

Then I sip his tea to check it’s just right

And I’m not a vegan today.

Lunch is a hummous wrap with veg

And packet falafel which I forget to check

Until after it’s gone. It contains egg

And I’m not a vegan today.

For dinner sausage and mash is planned,

My meat free sausages are tasty but bland,

But I serve potatoes, and lick butter from my hand,

And I’m not a vegan today.

The sun comes up, my coffee is brewed

Almond milk goes in, my banana is chewed

I take a deep breath. I’m at peace with my food

And I’ll try to be vegan today. (Again)