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Johns Lent Surprise

John swore the week of Lent he would abstain, from foods that upset his digestion; from all sugars, junk foods and refined grains, anything causing his indigestion. John adhered to his doctor’s suggestions. Though it was quite hard for him to comply John made the effort, he really did try. He lost five pounds and tightened up his belt; looking in the mirror he beamed with pride, that man in the mirror, ever so svelt. 4-13-2020 Delightful Dizains Poetry Contest Beth Evans

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/21/2020 2:23:00 AM

It is easy to see that this might happen if you are a man; women have that extra layer of fat though. Just kidding. Nice one! Liked it.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/22/2020 10:56:00 AM

Yeah, it's a bit difficult, no, it's almost impossible for a woman to drop it. Thanks.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/20/2020 5:23:00 PM

Ahh!! If only weight loss was that easy. I hope that he can keep on with a healthy diet for longevity. Enjoyed reading your work. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Sara

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/22/2020 10:57:00 AM

For some reason men can drop it so easily. For us it's much harder.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 4/19/2020 4:48:00 AM

Creative and meaningful! Human beings swaying between the temptations of the senses and the reasoning of a severe mind! I enjoyed reading your work, M.L. Kiser! My deepest regards and blessings.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/22/2020 10:57:00 AM

Many thanks again.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2020 2:25:00 PM

now THIS one is very creative and original. I really enjoyed it, M.L

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/22/2020 10:57:00 AM

Thank you Andrea.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/14/2020 2:30:00 PM

Novel coronavirus certainly impacted Lent, but I suspect many gave in to the temptation of being home with an house full of food - and toilet paper! Aloha! Rico

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/17/2020 2:49:00 PM

Most likely; thanks Rico and stay well.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/13/2020 7:20:00 PM

Good diet does the trick--this is well written and executed, MLK.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/13/2020 7:42:00 PM

Thank you.

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/13/2020 7:17:00 PM

I had vowed to give up sweet for lent and then the quarantine came...I ended up easting whatever I could when I could... I enjoyed this one :) hugs

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/13/2020 7:43:00 PM

That makes it very hard to achieve your goals. Thanks for reading.