Ode to Trader Joe's

I love Trader Joe's. I mean, I really, really love Trader Joe's. So much so that it inspired some prose... 

Dear Trader Joe’s, how I love thee. 

Your food is fresh and preservative-free. 

You caring about my health is not a fable, 

for you’ve proven the same upon your label. 

Ingredients max at five, six or seven 

while my taste buds bask in savory heaven. 

Masala burgers, crackers and breads galore, 

even your tator tots leave me reaching for more. 

Your chocolate gluten-free cake and cranberry-lemon scones

stand out amongst the market-riddled bakery drones. 

You soar high above the other brands 

for leaving out the essence of beaver… umm… glands. 

I love your selection of organic cheese 

and your ice creams without any anti-freeze. 

Soy yogurt? I thought, “Hey, I’ll give it a try.” 

And try it, I did! And my oh my! 

As if it wasn’t enough that you have great food, 

your employees always put me in a joyful mood. 

They are always helpful and my gosh, they smile… 

that’s something that I haven’t seen in a store for a while.

So thank you from the bottom of my stomach and heart… 

from you, Trader Joe, I never wish to part! 

A top consumer, fan and foodie,

 Your frequent shopper, Melanie