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2013 Poetry Theme Challenges#02 The Scales of Injustice |
At some point in life most of us have been on a diet, often in vain as no sooner do we
stop dieting we start regaining the weight we have lost and more. Life is too short to ignore
that slice of chocolate fudge cake as it seduces you while you order coffee, daring you to
live a little. Lettuce and celery don't really have that feel good factor do they? They say
a little of what you fancy does you good, so for this challenge embrace those little food
indulgences and share them with us in poetry.
Jemmy XXXX |
The Scales of Injustice
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Terry ClitheroeHow bitter must love taste Before it is spat out? Now red and white seeds lie on the plate Once hot now flavourless, But once before When there was a fire With a heat that burnt Lesser men There was a taste of manna You were heaven sent. When you cooled There was naught And my plate Is pushed away.  ----- Energy What's wrong with my tap water I don't like bottled water, why should I. My dentist told me not long ago Business is booming once again Because kids drink water from a bottle. And what about the latest trend "Make energy drinks your best friend". As a long time coach that's "Bull". The best energy drink is more water, If you want to know why, ask later. Then there's "Energy bars", what crap; Eat a good breakfast is what I say! Get your energy levels up to par And I promise you, you will go far. When it's time for lunch have a snack, You'll last a normal arvo, I'll be frank. Have your dinner over before eight Anytime later is much too late Cause the stores a closed till morn And late arrivals are stored in fat.  ----- A Glass a Day Why should I forgo a glass of wine Or even two perhaps. It relax's my poor stress'd out mind Returning thoughts from scraps. Some say that drinking is a Sin But often Christ drank wine. He turn'd water to wine one day And it tasted sublime. Some doctors say it's good for you And drinking red is good. Mine likes a glass of Chardonnay That's been well ag'd in wood. One should drink wine with every meal Not beer, spirits, or pop. It aids digestion, how you feel And no way should you stop.  back to list |
Jem FarmerNo one gets fat eating lettuce It must be the mayo; A diet of salad and leaves Is dull, boringly so! I'd rather pour thick double cream Over my choccy cake; For low fat is lower in taste And makes my poor head ache. I will not eat bloody tofu, My steak; I like it rare; With cauliflower in cheesy sauce A simple meal to share. I'd sooner die of starvation Than let you whingers win So take that plate of old salad And throw it in the bin.  back to list |
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