A Scientific Explanation
In people who always get testy
When faced with stress and strain,
The adrenaline pumps straight to the mouth
Without ever passing the brain.
Just a Little Thing
An English muffin used to be
A hearty meal for you and me.
And then shrinkflation took a whack.
So, now it’s just a little snack.
“A Scientific Explanation” first appeared in The Wall Street Journal
Pat D’Amico is a former school teacher who lives in Kirkland, Washington. Her verses have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Saturday Evening Post, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, Light, and Lighten Up Online. She contributes regularly to Northwest Prime Time, a newspaper for readers over fifty in the Seattle/Tacoma area.