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Somtimes, the pressures of life overwhelm us. Chocolate always helps.

I thought that I would buy myself a chocolate Easter Egg And keep it till the light of Easter morn. I kept it in the 'fridge but temptation drew me in To taste it long before the Easter dawn. Strong-minded and severe, I resisted everyday Remembering the dark luscious flavour Protected by a covering of shiny golden foil, My mouth kept watering as I could savour Such a treat waiting patiently for me till Easter Day, A sign of new life but I lost the plot! On Saturday, after a dreadful week, I grabbed the egg, Tore off the golden foil and scoffed the lot.

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Dave Timperley

Date: 9/13/2016 11:48:00 AM

You have awesome willpower. At best I would have lasted a day. Lovely little write, Enjoyed it,even though you didn't share the chocolate. God Bless. D.

Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 9/14/2016 10:55:00 AM

Thanks, Dave. It took some effort to leave it alone.

Monette Bebow-Reinhard

Date: 8/30/2016 2:13:00 PM

Oh don't we all know this feeling! Well done!

Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 9/14/2016 11:00:00 AM

Yes, we know what it's like when our resistance is low.

Dave Timperley

Date: 8/30/2016 12:45:00 PM

I can resist anything but temptation! I too will stand in the circle and admit that "I am a chocoholic!" This ditty made me laugh out loud and gained you a 7

Afzal Nusker

Date: 8/30/2016 12:12:00 AM

Oh I could certainly relate to this poem as I have a weakness for chocs too.

Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 9/14/2016 10:59:00 AM

I know all about a weakness for chocs, especially in large boxes.

Esther Maccarthy

Date: 8/28/2016 7:53:00 PM

Haha.. great read Now I must get me some chocolate;)

Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 9/14/2016 10:56:00 AM

Hope you enjoyed your chocolate.

Teresa Skyles

Date: 8/28/2016 6:02:00 PM

MMMMMMMMMMMM I need chocolate when I'm down.Fabulous write thanks for sharing.Teresa

Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 9/14/2016 10:57:00 AM

Chocolate certainly sweetens life when there are problems.

Skat A

Date: 9/8/2015 2:13:00 PM

Elisabeth, Congratulations on having your poem featured on the home page. **SKAT**

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/24/2015 8:05:00 PM

G'day Elisabeth... and why not. The egg will taste the same no matter when you scoff it. You brought a smile to the dial as I imagined you reaching out and pulling back until temptation won. Thank you Elisabeth - Lindsay

Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 3/25/2015 5:53:00 AM

Thank you. The only problem is that it has gone and Easter is still over a week away. What to do I wonder???

Kim Shaw

Date: 3/24/2015 4:24:00 PM

Yes, I admit to this same defeat. Fellow chocolate lover here. Enjoyed reading this sweet poem. Now off to buy some eggs, lol. Hugs, Kimberly

Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 3/25/2015 5:56:00 AM

I've also got a box of chocolates and I can feel another lack of self-control coming on! Thanks for your comment.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/24/2015 4:08:00 PM

Oh I can relate to this one she says as she pops a chocolate in her mouth lol - i haven't brought ANY Easter eggs this year - we still have chocolates left from Christmas:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx

Elisabeth Sheaffer
Date: 3/25/2015 5:59:00 AM

Thanks for your comment. I did have some Christmas chocs up until the beginning of March but now they're gone .......just like the Easter Egg. Such a weak-willed person.