Straws

Years ago, the straws we used
Were paper ones, some striped.
Then plastic ones took over,
Since their sturdiness was hyped.

My grandkids love the bendy-types
In neon-colored hues,
Especially when from the box
Their favorites they can choose.

But it has been discovered
That these plastic straws pollute
And injure many animals
And human beings, to boot.

So Starbucks just announced that they
Won’t serve them anymore
And other corporations plan
To even up the score.

They’ll all revert to paper,
So old-fashioned and iconic;
Seems some “retro” things were better,
Which is just a bit ironic.