Ode to the Bean

Beans are quite the interesting legume
Though I don’t know any legumes besides beans
Except for peanuts, which are gross
But I know that beans are interesting.

There are many varieties
Each more outlandish than the first
And they can be prepared in many ways
That have varying degrees of appeal.

Beans are usually delicious
And sometimes they are not
Much like potatoes, which are not grains,
But toast is always delicious.

I once had a Bean named George
And he was a friendly fellow
But scared of every dang thing
And I kept him in a tin so he would not cry.

After that I felt bad eating beans
And that is the danger of anthropomorphism
What kid wants fish for dinner after Finding Nemo?
Unless, of course, they are heartless.

I propose a toast to the bean
Because while they are sort of weird
They are full of protein and things
Plus they are usually shaped like kidneys.