Not Nuts, A 100 Word Tribute

peanuts came from Mexico
so they tell me, long ago

not on the plant, but underneath

protected by its outer sheath

it matures until its tasty meat

becomes a salty wonderous treat

there are some who like them roasted

some like 'em boiled instead of toasted

doesn't matter how you eat 'em

it sure is hard to try to beat 'em

I've put a plenty in my belly

churned to butter with grape jelly

though I love these little tubers

can't get enough of eating goobers

legumes they be, no ifs or buts

closer to peas they are than nuts