Eating

Sometimes we eat when we’re hungry
Or else when we’re just in the mood,
But everyone’s habits are different
In how we relate to our food.

There are 3 meals-a-day folk as well as
The ones who skip breakfast or lunch
And grazers who nibble for most of the day
Or snackers who in-between munch.

There are people with junk food addictions
And those who shun pork, beef or fish,
While the gluten or carb-free among us
Pay attention to what’s in each dish.

As for sweets, that’s a whole other story – 
When you think about ice cream or pie
Or the various candies and chocolates
Without which some could never get by.

Just consider your own way of eating
With the foods you enjoy or you sneak
And you’ll realize, if you broach the subject,
That our diets are all most unique!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 12:15 PM
Congrats on POTD. Have you been studying my eating habits? "There are people with junk food addictions" - this is me!
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 6:25 PM
Congratulations on your POTD! This was an interesting poem, enjoyed. Blessings ~ Debra
Nicole Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 6:16 PM
"Everyone’s habits are different, in how we relate to our food." So true. Such a delicious dish that you have placed before us. Congratulations Ilene, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Brandy
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:21 PM
thank you for that lovely comment, brandy!
Watt Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 4:55 PM
a delightful read, something for everyone to relate to, and a positive affirmation of each person's uniqueness... congrats for potd!
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:21 PM
hey john! so nice of you to drop by! i always love hearing from you...
Kitchin Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 4:34 PM
Ilene. congratulations on POTD, wonderful!
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:20 PM
thank you, tania!
Mcconnell Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 1:20 PM
Hi Ilene, Just had to come back and congratulate you on the POTD. A great piece!
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:20 PM
much appreciated, gordon!
Gorelick Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 11:02 AM
It gave me a lot of food for thought! Enjoyed your POTD, congratulations! Rob
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:19 PM
i like your comment, rob! thank you!
Peck Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 10:51 AM
Dear Ilene, I love your poem! As I grow older, I eat what I want :) Congratulations on POTD!
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:19 PM
thank you, ann! i also eat what i want, despite articles written to the contrary...
La France Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 8:44 AM
Ilene, I believe life is too short to not eat what you enjoy, wonder poem and congratulation on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:18 PM
thanks, constance! i agree whole-heartedly with eating what we enjoy, as long as we don't pig out on it...
Goldsmith Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 8:10 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful write. Now let's eat. Have a great/blessed day writing away...................
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:17 PM
ha! thank you, paula! wish we could have a souper buffet and get to meet in person...
Hankins Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 7:31 AM
Ilene, my heartiest congratulations on your P.O.T.D. I liked it even better the second time around.
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:17 PM
hey milton! a heartfelt thank you!
Kyser Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 7:14 AM
When Jesus said we had to pick up our cross and deny ourselves daily, are we sure He knew about ice cream? lol, the struggle is real! Enjoyed the poem!
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:16 PM
thank you, jeff! to me, ice cream is a daily necessity!
Y. Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Hi Irene, Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. Enjoy the day. Have a nice day-Alexis
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:15 PM
thanks for reaching out, alexis!
Gentile Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 6:35 AM
Congratulations ilene on your POTD honors! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your food for thought!! Happy Tuesday !
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:15 PM
thank you, mike! much appreciated...
Poteet Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 4:26 AM
thanks, Ilene for continuing emphasis on dietary focus that we all have had as a New Year's Resolution. I am working on intermittent fasting, right now as a solution to insulin resistance. I allow a window of 6 hours when I eat two meals. (12 noon to 8 PM) and then I live on water and black coffee and stored fat the other 18 hours with walking 2 miles daily as exercise. Thanks for listening.
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:15 PM
thanks for the comment, reason! i think whatever works for each of us is what we should continue to do. i also walk for exercise...
George Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 4:01 AM
Quite true.... ! Food habits vary from person to person. My husband is a 'who in between munches' ! Reading this, I gave a serious thought to the dietary habits ! Congratulations, friend !
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:13 PM
thank you, valsa! my husband is an all-day grazer and we like completely different foods. we do have dinner together, though, but don't eat the same things...
Lawless Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 4:00 AM
TABLE FOR ONE!!!!!!!
Bauer Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 12:11 PM
ha! thanks for reading!
Radice Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 1:22 AM
I'm eating your words here and savouring them ilene! Congratulations on MOTD (Meal Of The day) Cheers - Gary
Bauer Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 2:37 AM
Thank you, Gary! Much appreciated…
Cunningham Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 12:40 AM
You've made me hungry reading this Ilene, congratulations on POTD honours Tom
Bauer Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 2:37 AM
Thanks for your support, Tom! It means a lot to me…
Flood Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 12:36 AM
It wouldn’t be too difficult to read far more than ‘diet’ into this brilliant poem, Ilene. A little voice in my head is telling me that that’s just what you intended. Either way, Congrats on a well deserved POTD. TERRY
Flood Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 5:43 PM
Hmmm… French fries or salad?… No contest, French fries, hands down. ;-)
Bauer Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 2:43 AM
Ha! I find it funny how differently I eat from everyone I know, including my husband. I’m the only one of my friends who will still choose French fries over salad! Thanks for the comment…
Mcconnell Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 1:24 PM
A fine piece penned so well Ilene, indeed describing well all our tastes of food. Take care, G
Bauer Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 2:44 AM
Thanks for stopping by, Gordon!
Leffanta Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Well said and done! Can not help but FAV this! Aloha!
Bauer Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 2:46 AM
Hey Rico! I always look forward to your comments. Thank you for the continuing support…
Wolf Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 6:42 PM
You've covered the entire buffet table, Madame Nutritionist! A visual feast! Thanks, ilene! :) gw
Bauer Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 2:48 AM
Not quite, Gershon, but thanks for the compliment - much appreciated!
Canerdy Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 6:08 PM
Very well-written and descriptive, Ilene. Janice
Bauer Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 2:48 AM
Thanks for the shout-out, Janice!
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 3:48 PM
Hello Ilene, we all have our eating habits. Right each of them different. Hugs. Enjoyyour evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 11:15 AM
Hello Ilene, you are very welcome. Hugs. Enjoy your day.
Bauer Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 2:49 AM
Thanks for the visit, Darlene!
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