The Virtues of Pie.

Pie are square, a noble man
Once cleverly opined –
But I don't see how that can be
As pies always look round to me.

Behold the cobbler! Bubbly and hot,
Baking in its juice –
Usually made in a pan that's square
Or otherwise retangulaire.

Pie are round, cornbread are square,
Or so I've heard it said;
Although, cornbread may oft be found
To have been baked in a pan that's round.

Pie are square! Still they insist,
And so on til infinity.
So round or square, what e'er your choice,
Let us now the humble pie rejoice.

Summer 2003