The Unofficial History of Fast Food
The witches of Salem
were flame broiled
on a sesame seed
bun
while you went through the drive-thru
demanding extras packets
of ketchup.
The citizens of Dresden were
deep fried
alive
and I won't tell you
of the unspeakable horrors
that went into making
the gravy.
The bathrooms are clean
and the condiments
restocked
and no one would be the wiser
if I wasn't here
telling you this
right now.
* Ryan Quinn Flanagan is a wheezing asthmatic. As such, he prefers short walks on the beach and the company of inhalers.