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She Lost Self-Control At the New York Deli

I saw her sitting at a table for one, her hands were slender as she grabbed a sesame bun, which was stuffed with three inches of smoked turkey, onion, tomato, lettuce and Swiss cheese, opening her red-lipsticked mouth with ease, she bit into the sandwich relishing every bite, delicately chewing the morsel with delight. Next came the mound of potato salad, covered with a hard-boiled egg and pickle, this woman knew what she wanted, she wasn't fickle, she cleaned her plate and wiped her lips, then realized she had forgotten the potato chips, her eyes shone as she munched with pleasure, relishing every piece of her salty treasure. She drank her coffee without slurping, and tried to be lady-like without burping, the waitress asked her if she would like dessert, scanning the menu she chose chocolate cake, even though she was full and had a belly ache, she lost self-control at the New York Deli, where diets are a thing of the past, and not a place for those who want to fast.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 6/30/2016 1:30:00 PM
:D Great! Congrats :)
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Sonia Walker
Date: 6/30/2016 1:45:00 PM
Sunita, thanks for the rave. ~ Sonia
Date: 6/30/2016 12:03:00 PM
Oh wow,thats a very sweet poem,Sonia!Many congratulations!
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Sonia Walker
Date: 6/30/2016 12:29:00 PM
Thank you, Sara for your kindness. ~ Sonia
Date: 6/30/2016 10:27:00 AM
Your rhymes are sweet and captivating at the same time!! Congrats Sonia, for your WIN in the contest!! ;-)
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Sonia Walker
Date: 6/30/2016 10:42:00 AM
Teddy, thank you for letting me know that my poem placed in the poetry contest on food. Congratulations to you for your win also. Your enthusiasm is appreciated, Sonia.
Date: 4/7/2016 1:28:00 PM
Loved your poem, I can relate to it
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Sonia Walker
Date: 4/7/2016 5:42:00 PM
Thanks, Paul. When the food is tasty and when we are hungry, it is amazing how much we enjoy eating. ~ Sonia
Date: 3/21/2016 10:12:00 AM
A great write for Lent. Very enjoyable, thank you Sonia, well done...
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Sonia Walker
Date: 3/21/2016 10:30:00 AM
Thanks for your uplifting comment. Hope the sun is shining on you today. ~ Sonia

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