The Sacredness of Steak
A rite of sacrifice and hunting kill
Were when an ancient Greek could gnaw some meat.
At other times he had to have bean stew or grill
Some fish or octopus the local fleet
Hauled in. The local lord, who served as priest
To tribal gods, would say a prayer and some
Assistant acolyte would kill the beast.
Or when the hunt was done, a slice or crumb
Of venison might be your lot. A hen
Might have to do instead—if you can call
That meat. But otherwise unlucky men
Would have to settle for some veg. That’s all.
..No wonder gods were worshiped if their rites
….Delivered blood and flesh and fat’s delights.