Restricted Diet - Journal X

RESTRICTED DIET – JOURNAL IX When digestion falters One’s favorite dishes become an internal poison The ancient is forced to start a restricted diet – No more pizza, mashed potatoes and gravy, French fries It seems all the really rich, tasty foods are Forbidden When we cheat, overeat, stomach’s revenge is severe Constipation grips the old hind quarters like a nagging wife, or gas inflates the gut to beach ball proportion Ah though, everyone has a perfect solution – prune juice, the gluten-free, fiber to name a few These might furnish temporary relief, but, alas, nothing proves lasting The release of gas often proves one of life’s most precious, enjoyable moments In these last few I vow a stoic acceptance C