Bad, Bad Email

I received an email the other day.
At first the message, was evil to say.
It was about bacon grease, do not use.
Warnings, warnings, never to excuse,
Reading onward about the danger to see,
Then an awful picture, did I start to see.
I thought of veins clogged, medicine to take.
Also of a heart attack, while my body did shake.
Then came along a real picture, attached,
A large figure, one that could never be matched,
You see, my first thought how cruel and mean.
When along came the caption that could be seen.
It read be careful bacon fat, most dangerous of all
Careful my friends, it will make your feet too small.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 9:13 PM
hahaha Great last line there, Cecil. A very fun poem. Andrea
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March 11, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Had to chuckle at the last line. Nice use of rhyme to share your thoughts. Thanks for sharing your poem with us. Keep on writing!! Karen
Culverhouse Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 3:57 PM
is that what happened to my feet?
Haick Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 12:45 PM
I enjoyed this, Cecil...that wasn't a bad e-mail-just a good reminder. Good job! Peace, Audrey
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March 8, 2010 at 11:25 AM
I have enjoyed reading your poetry today Cecil. May you have a wonderful week filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
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March 7, 2010 at 2:01 PM
That last line made me laugh, Cecil, and although I love bacon, its fat will clog arteries. After consuming enough "bacon," one could become so large that the sight of their feet would be obscured by their belly. There's certainly some humor here, but an important message as well. Well done, my friend! Love, Carolyn
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