Confronting Decadence

How I longed for and every morn,
For a decadent slice of cake,
At beginning of every dawn,
Was hooked, my heart did often ache.

Not fussy, fairy cake or bun,
To be sweet, I was for sure born,
Rain, snow, mist, hail or scorching sun,
How I longed for and every morn.

Traveled cities so far and wide,
At seven sharp did often wake,
To reach the famous pastry side,
For a decadent slice of cake.

Dentist warned, teeth are looking bad,
Are slightly yellow brown and fawn,
Stop or you will be very sad,	,
At beginning of every dawn.

You like to dress to always stun,
In your shoes you will one day quake
Say no, I have finally won,
Was hooked, my heart did often ache.

So, I became sober once more.
Did not touch cake since yesterday,
Yearning not as bad as before,  
My decision made from today,
And every morn.

Poetry Contest Entry: Double The Fun Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Joseph May
Date; Thursday 6th April 2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kendrick Avatar
July 24, 2023 at 7:29 AM
I don't think a slice of cake will hurt if you brush your teeth and drink a glass of milk with the cake. Cake is good, filling and at least has eggs in it for some protein. This one reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Some names of cakes I like: coca cola cake, 7 Up cake, lemon cheese cake, Japanese Fruit cake, hummingbird cake, surprise cake (sweet potato is the surprise), carrot cake, Red Velvet cake, etc. Sara
Kiser Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 12:01 PM
Yeah...too much cake will burn out those teeth for certain; still the craving continues. Enjoyed.
Wolf Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 8:25 PM
'Sober!' lol. If this is your worst 'decadence,' Jennifer, you are in good shape, methinks. (Pun intended)... Now, as for 'your word in the world:' 'Decadence,' your name has been Greece, Rome, France, Germany, Britain, and, yes, Now, America! ~ Enjoy the ride down America's slippery slide...
Edmonds  Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 2:28 PM
A treat of a Rondeau Redouble Jennifer, cake at any time of day keeps the blues away. All the best, Belle
George Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 11:58 PM
Some are so fond of sweetmeats and confectioneries. But early morning is not the time advisable to savour cakes. Jenny, I feel there is more of a child in you ! :) The intake of pastry and cake should be minimised at our age ..
Baker Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 9:02 AM
That sweet tooth is the downfall of many of us, Jennifer. Good entry for the contest, my friend. Good Luck! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Andresen Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 12:51 PM
- I guess you love cakes, dear Jenny ... :))) ... starting the day with a piece of cake would make me nauseous :))) - An amusing poem ... I enjoy reading even if it was too much sugar, for me :))) - hugs
Mcconnell Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 10:25 AM
Lovely penning Jennifer telling well your battle with that sweet tooth, I can sympathise as I'm recent months I've now have diabetes type 2 so I'm only getting two squares of chocs twice a week and been losing 18 pounds since November so feeling better for it. Hope you had nice Easter, blessings always,Gordon
Poet Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 11:20 AM
Have an enjoyable time with the tasty bites to read, My dear friend. Jennifer, life is far too brief. Many people will be able to identify with the message you are trying to portray. Congratulations on a job well done in this difficult form.
Canerdy Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Just give me a glazed, cream-filled donut, and nobody will get hurt! LOL! Charming poem, Jennifer. Janice
Lawrence Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 8:37 AM
I love this Jennifer ! I feel the ache and the pull towards those tasty morning treats ! My favorite has always been a scrumptious Napoleon ! This poem made me smile on Easter morn ! Big hugs and blessings to you my friend . The gift of your presence is cherished . Love, Susan :)
Pandit Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 8:07 AM
Enjoy the fun treats. Life is too short, my friend. Many will relate to the theme you convey, Jennifer. Well done in this hard to execute form.
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 9:32 AM
it's hard to fight against a sweet tooth. Fun one.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 5:58 AM
Fighting the good fight…of the sweet tooth! Love: Not fussy, fairy cake or bun AND So, I became sober once more. // HAPPY EASTER!
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 5:37 AM
I love your creative Rondeau Jennifer! Cake, so wonderful as it is and so able to represent a myriad of substitutes ! A great write! Happy Saturday xxoo
Andresen Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 2:23 AM
- A lovely poem, dear Jenny - I'm not too fond of cakes...too sweet for me...although I love chocolate :) - hugs
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Hello Jennifer, i prefer chocolate cake. A lovely poem. Hugs. /Darlene\
May Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 11:23 AM
A nice slice of chocolate cake or red velvet will sate the taste buds, Lovely write Jennifer, sorry you missed the Contest...
Sands Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 9:40 AM
Well done Jennifer. You describe the challenge and achievement with this. I enjoyed your poem. Thanks for sharing. Take care . Hugs :)
Romios Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Sister, Jenn! This is an outstanding poem.Others may think they are better than you as are over sugar long ago.It doesn’t matter..That can be seen by the obese people all across the world! The thing with sugar that I would like to share with you, is that sugar is the main food that cancer loves…. once I learned that triggers it…my cravings ended. Once in a while, but rarely. Your Greek Sister, Panagiota xo This was a fun read as well!
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