False Choices or True Trade-Offs?

Pick one
You can't have both
The refrain
Of the parental negotiation loser

But is it as nonsensical
As the answer to the question why
Because
I said so

For as long as the limits aren't limiting
Nor the sums zeroing
Go ahead
Have it all

The richer your mélange
Of spices
The tastier your broccoli
Even add a little grapefruit

But when maple syrup
Or oyster shells
Crash the party
Shut it down

So don't include it all
But try it all
And as long as you're paying attention
Learn to choose