Convoluted Thinking

CONVOLUTED THINKING

it’s the holidays
when thoughts turn to those of food
not just any food
sweets are thrust from every side
candy    fruit cake    and apple pie

the list is endless
when I think how weak i am
it makes me shudder
doubtless i shall overeat
so i must set a limit

i hate my fat self
when I look in the mirror
40 pounds over
over what the weight chart says
high school weight days are over

what is sensible?
dare I make it 45
easy to lose 5
just think of the tasty fun
candy    fruit cake    and mince pie

egg nog    rich stuffing
that thanksgiving table spread
how my mouth waters
LOOK!    the lady on t.v. 
took off 50 with jenny

my god!    50 pounds!
why!    5 pounds would be a snap!
and now I’m resolved
i will sign with jenny
right after the holidays

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 6/3/2011 7:13:00 PM
Food, sometimes a best friend that can be our worst enemy, Daver. Loved making "that thanksgiving table spread". Turkey, dressing, cranberries, sweet potatoes.......pumpkin pie. We'd eat turkey this and turkey thats for days afterwards. Anyhow...makes me want to burp...not hungry now. Best wishes, Love, Mikki
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Date: 11/17/2010 7:59:00 AM
Well penned, Daver! I believe most of us are putting weight! But most of the diets are no good neither because if you lose weight, youll make it up again after that. As I will be for myself for the holidays, I won't gain weight. I myself got a bit overweight but that is not dramatic at all! Have a nice one!...Gert
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Date: 11/12/2010 10:18:00 AM
Ouch, a lesson we all know so well, good work :)
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Date: 11/11/2010 4:27:00 AM
Dave, I agree that around January would be a good time to think diet..The other day we ate out so I went to the dessert area of this Chinese Restaurant which of course was a buffet place..They had pound cake with the dried fruits..Delicious..I don't do dessert most of the time but occasionally the sweet tooth hits..My problem is that I can't do what I once did and all I eat goes to fat.I enjoyed this one..Very good humor...I was honored to have you drop by and comment....Sara
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Date: 11/10/2010 5:41:00 PM
I got hungry reading this tasty write!Thanks for your comments on mine.
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Date: 11/10/2010 11:00:00 AM
Dave, I reckon it's a good plan you have of signing up after the holidays hehe.. Thanks for the smiles while reading this ;) love Wilma
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Date: 11/10/2010 8:52:00 AM
Per your comments on "Global Warming Frenzy," I have been a lifelong Democrat but am now disenchanted with both parties. Independent thinkers are what we need, but not people who create havoc with phony dire predictions. Love you, Carolyn
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Date: 11/10/2010 8:23:00 AM
LOL Most of us will have to sign up with Jenny after the holidays, Daver. You have explained the reasons why I never take cruise ship vacations. Too Much Food! And if the candy is chocolate, I'm too weak to resist. Enjoyed very much, my friend, and hope you can enter Immondia in the sci-fi/fantasy contest. It may take some time to count the words, but I think it will be under 7,000. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/10/2010 7:58:00 AM
such joy to read this funny and well-penned write, daver.. i like eggnogs in the morning!! warmest, nette
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Date: 11/10/2010 2:34:00 AM
Think I added another 5 just reading this, Daver....I like your cerebral shovel wording. Bout says it all.
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Date: 11/9/2010 9:16:00 PM
And again, this is the kind of poetry I LOVE to read! (coz I relate so well!)
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Date: 11/9/2010 9:15:00 PM
REally cute, DAver. ME LIKES!! Muchisimo. Daver, I am not allowed to win twice in a row. But I hope I have a chance at other placements. I was very happy to see I made it thru the round. I dont' get how you got thru and you said you never entered?? What was THAT about? Anyways, I hope to come here later and see all the poems of my friends who made it thru round one. And no, I didn't know Kia was a bird. I'll have to look that up! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 11/9/2010 5:15:00 PM
Please do what you have to do Dave! We still need you here to enjoy your wonderful poetry and your family needs you more, dear!! I love the mince pie, fruit cake and besides what will holidays in winter be like without them? Take care! Love, Audrey
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Date: 11/9/2010 4:13:00 PM
Id like to say just forget about it..but for health reasons I guess I shouldnt. Say, do you think we could get a 2 for 1 plan? this is just great! BG
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