O meatball sandwich
How happy you make me!
Your sauce so tangy
Your bread so fluffy
Little spheres of beef
Glistening with tomato
Baked with garlic
Seasoned with oregano
Such delights you offer!
Accoutrements galore
Is there melted cheese?
More, more, more!
Provolone, mozzarella, romano
Parmesan adds some zest
A meatball sandwich without these?
No! Surely you jest!
Will there be onions?
Yes, it must be!
Piled high, both red and white
A bite in every taste,
And a taste in every bite
Banana peppers – yes
I’m afraid I must insist
Sweet, tangy and pickled
Reminiscent of a meatball kiss
Even now, sliced tomato
So crisp, so ripe
Fresh tomato with tomato sauce
Sounds like just my type
The heavenly aroma of basil
Permeating the air
Throw on some jalapeños
Make it spicy – if you dare
I love a sweetened onion sauce
Just the compliment
Maybe even – dare I say?
Lovely, lovely mayo!
The final accoutrement!
On toasted bread or soft
Seasoned bread or white
The perfect meatball sandwich
Every day and every night
O meatball sandwich
What a sight to behold!
I shall look but for a moment
Can’t allow you to get cold
Too tempting not to touch
I will have you presently
The greatest gift of all –
A meatball sandwich, just for me