ROSES ARE RED/SO IS MEAT/POEMS ARE HARD/BACON.
It’s not exactly the most romantic version of the traditional ROSES ARE RED poem. But it’s certainly one of the most humorous spin-offs I’ve seen. I love this poem spotted last fall outside a small town southern Minnesota Meat Market, Kenyon Meats.
It seems appropriate to share this poem now, during Valentine’s week. Maybe your sweetheart would welcome a package of jerky from the meat locker. Or your poetic version of ROSES ARE RED with a side of bacon.
The market sits just off Minnesota State Highway 60, a major route running right through the heart of Kenyon’s several-block business district. The roadside messages posted on the meat market sign are enough to turn heads. And elicit laughter.
I’ve also read this on the two-sided Kenyon Meats sign: SMOKE MEAT/NOT METH.
And then there’s this one: DON’T FRY/BACON NAKED.
Obvious good advice aside, I truly appreciate the attention-grabbing humorous writing. Short enough to read while driving by. Clever. Funny. What a great marketing tool, especially with a meat reference included in the wordage.
The words drew me to photograph the scene while my husband, who likes home-grown meat markets, stepped inside to buy flavored brats. Randy loves meat (and grilling meats) as much as I love vegetables.
Ah, love. It’s in the air this week. From poetry to flowers to chocolate to dinner out, love prevails. Even at the meat market.
© Copyright 2025 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
Very witty signage. I love it!
I figured you would appreciate these since you share my love of signs.
love, love their sense of humor! I’m sure it always brings a smile )
Thanks for appreciating the humor of Kenyon Meats.
I so needed a good chuckle today – thanks! We have a veterinarian by our house and their sign a while back stated it is all fun and games until someone ends up wearing a cone. So have to appreciate the humor at times. Enjoy your day 🙂
I think many of us need extra doses of humor these days. I’m happy to share some. Check back tomorrow for more laughs.
Someone in the Kenyon meat market is clever with words. Fun signs.
They certainly are and I hope they continue with these signs.
Thanks for sharing Kenyon Meat Market’s humorous signs. 😄 They certainly draw our attention away from any agitating thoughts.
Great point. So many agitating thoughts these days. 😦
I had a bumper sticker – loved it as it made people read my bumper – a LOT. One Bumper sticker stated “I am the guy your Mother warned you about.” A while back before Christmas, I lost my lower Denture. Been eating soft and mushy ever since Yesterday I had a dental appointment to get me a new set up. However, that morning I found my lower! I have looked high and low for that plate! I am going out this week and treat myself to a steak and something called Wild West Shrimp. A spicy Shrimp dish which I fell in love with. To all you Ladies, Happy Valentine’s day
Meanwhile I am supposed to be cleaning house – so the Maid can clean it. How does that work?
Happy Valentine’s Day to you also, Gunny. I expect you are thinking of your dear wife. I’m so sorry she’s gone…but always and forever in your heart.
I will certainly be taking flowers to her grave tomorrow.
Oh, Gunny, I figured you would. So sweet of you to do this in honor of your dear Valentine.
and bacon! My son would absolutely approve of that poem
My son loves bacon, too. One Christmas I gave him bacon as a gift.
great gift – my son frequently asks for beef jerky for his gift exchange with his cousin’s. The perfect gift for their $25.00 budget.
Beef jerky I don’t like. But give me some bacon! Great gift idea for those who like jerky.