Young Maya Ming sat down at the table,
asked the mother what was for dinner.
The mother replied, "It's something quite yummy.
Tonight's meal is surely a winner."
She got out the food and Maya helped set
the forks, the spoons and the plates.
She folded the napkins, pulled out the seats
and lined the glasses up straight.
Then eyeing the food, she noticed the meal
selection was second to none.
Chicken nuggets with honey, strawberries and bread,
they were all her favorites, but one...
GREEN BEANS! YUCK!
"Green beans, green beans. Icky old mean beans. I hate green beans."
She said, as she crossed her arms to her chest,
"Green beans are gross. French fries are best!"
But the mother, she would not allow
young Maya to throw them away.
"You at least have to try and eat three whole bites
before I will let you go play."
"But mom," cried sweet Maya, "it just isn't fair.
You know that I hate them. Don't make me!"
Her mother replied, "Three bites, Maya Ming.
And don't even think you can fake me!"
So grumbling, Maya picked up a lone bean,
all skinny and green and so yucky,
gingerly placed it on the tip of her tongue
and considered herself most unlucky.
CHEW, CHEW, CHEW, CHEW, GULP!
One down, two more to go!
"Green beans, green beans. Icky old mean beans. I hate green beans."
She said, as she wrinkled her forehead and nose,
"I'd really prefer mashed potatoes."
With two more to go, Maya almost gave up,
the thought was ever so foul.
She picked up another, put it in her mouth,
and swallowed it down with a scowl.
CHEW, CHEW, CHEW, CHEW, GULP!
Two down, one more to go!
"Green beans, green beans. Icky old mean beans. I hate green beans."
She said, as she placed her head twixt her knees,
"I'd really like broccoli with cheese."
"One more, Maya Ming," the mother reminded.
"Then dessert. Perhaps ice cream or pie."
So Maya picked up another lone bean,
and she gave it just one more try.
CHEW, CHEW, CHEW, CHEW, GULP!
Oh flibbera-gasp! The look of surprise
flew into young Miss Maya Ming's eyes.
And she said...
"Green beans, green beans, fit for a queen beans. I love green beans!"
And so, Maya ate every last one,
then had dessert when she was done.
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