Bowled Over At Panera’s

For well over fifteen years now, at Panera’s have we dined;
Their prices a little bit higher, but their quality so fine!
Lots of times, it’s been for breakfast, when I’m traveling on the road;
A place to hang at six a.m., so homey, like my abode!
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Oft times when I was not working, Linda and I went there to eat lunch;
Two Chinese Chicken Salads, with white meat, a whole bunch!
They cost less than nine bucks each then, for a very filling meal;
We were happy with their value, thought they gave us a good deal!
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We have not been for over two years, but today, Linda wanted a bowl of soup;
So I stopped to pick her up one, now I’ve got a real news scoop!
For they charged me almost seven dollars, I could not believe my ears;
The next time she has this pica, so clear of them I’ll steer!
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Seven bucks a bowl
Panera’s flipped their lid
Soup kitchen for rich