Dead flesh

Spoilage caused by death and dying

tissues

some call it ageing

others see it differently

deterioration calmly

seemingly

decay and decompose

go bad and fester

degrade devalue

ravage and defile

consuming dead flesh

some call it meat  so as to dull the senses

adulterate with chemicals

awhile

a remedy is heat and possibly pickle

maturation then comes into play

some with marinating

to fruition

mellowing and ripening

they say

using words like curing

as if health benefits

are now available to those

who dare

wipe away the fly blown maggots

apply the salt and raise the heat

this is dead flesh known precisely

Yes the wondrous cuts and joints of MEAT.