Elisabeth Sheaffer Poet Rhyme

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

Chocoholic

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 September 13, 2016 at 11:48 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 September 14, 2016 at 10:55 AM Thanks, Dave. It took some effort to leave it alone.

Monette Bebow-Reinhard August 30, 2016 at 2:13 PM Oh don't we all know this feeling! Well done! Elisabeth Sheaffer September 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM Yes, we know what it's like when our resistance is low.

Dave Timperley August 30, 2016 at 12:45 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 August 30, 2016 at 12:12 AM Oh I could certainly relate to this poem as I have a weakness for chocs too. Elisabeth Sheaffer September 14, 2016 at 10:59 AM I know all about a weakness for chocs, especially in large boxes.

EBIS Tales August 28, 2016 at 7:53 PM Haha.. great read Now I must get me some chocolate;) Elisabeth Sheaffer September 14, 2016 at 10:56 AM Hope you enjoyed your chocolate.

Teresa Skyles August 28, 2016 at 6:02 PM MMMMMMMMMMMM I need chocolate when I'm down.Fabulous write thanks for sharing.Teresa Elisabeth Sheaffer September 14, 2016 at 10:57 AM Chocolate certainly sweetens life when there are problems.

Skat A September 8, 2015 at 2:13 PM Elisabeth, Congratulations on having your poem featured on the home page. **SKAT**

Lindsay Laurie March 24, 2015 at 8:05 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 March 25, 2015 at 5:53 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 March 24, 2015 at 4:24 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 March 25, 2015 at 5:56 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 March 24, 2015 at 4:08 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 March 25, 2015 at 5:59 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.