For Tea

After he finished his repast Jesus said that he would go fast But he did not run And when he was done His diet plan left us aghast! n.b. What's with 40? 40-days/pieces of silver life begins at????

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Valsa George

Date: 3/27/2022 8:20:00 PM

You have aligned everything into a compact unit....! It is interesting how you have played with Jesus's 'fast'......

Rico Leffanta
Date: 3/28/2022 11:08:00 AM

40-days without food won't do a body any good at all, but Putin should try it! Aloha!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/27/2022 2:41:00 PM

i was wondering how your title would relate to your poem and, as usual, it's quite brilliant, rico!

Rico Leffanta
Date: 3/28/2022 11:07:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Ilene! As one ages, it is a wonder when one can still make sense! Aloha!

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/27/2022 1:57:00 PM

I was thunderstruck when I turned forty! very nice food for thought...Rico Happy Spring : )

Rico Leffanta
Date: 3/28/2022 11:06:00 AM

What? You didn't get 40-acres for your fortieth? Aloha!