Who says the Moon’s a cheese? It’s not
To me it’s just a ball of rice
Uncooked long grain, or short perhaps
The vacuum keeps away the mice

But if it’s cooked, what shall we do?
That’s still no problem if it's drained
You eat the rice, extract the dew
And make a moonbase self-contained

If pink and glutinous, what then?
With red beans mixed in here and there
No matter, this is sekihan (赤飯)
but you’ll need non-stick boots to wear

And if it’s rice gruel through and through
you’ll want to plan ahead, I’d say
Prepare a boat and man your oars
and don’t get plastered in the spray

Basmati, Thai, Japonica
whichever type makes up the Moon
I’ve got my chopsticks, and be sure,
I’m gobbling all afternoon


© Oliver Wright

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