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My Kryptonite Is Popcorn

When dieting, I’m rarely weak. In fact, I’m Batgirl strong – resisting the allure of sweet desserts. I’ve never been attacked by chocolate hunger pangs. I’ve got the cure. I give myself allowance every day to taste a little bit of things I crave since deprivation is the surest way to get a Superhero sure to cave. But don’t let popcorn anywhere near me! The yummy butter smell asSALTS my nose, and I go crazy, when especially, nobody else is eating it! Suppose a bowl of it just sits there? I‘m less strong. Handfuls of poporn I will keep on getting. That popcorn you’ll see vanish before long! I then remove my Batgirl tights . . . regretting. Oct. 5, 2021 For Anthony Biaanco's Your Kryptonite Poetry Contest

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John Watt

Date: 10/14/2021 3:20:00 PM

This truly made me lol. I loved the asSALTS my nose pun (thank you for the caps, or I might have missed it), and I thought the Batgirl metaphor was perfect, especially since we like to see Superheroes in movie theaters where popcorn is a big temptation. I admire your willpower, and agree that little doses of indulgence are more effective than absolute abstinence. I loved the clever ending too. Going in my faves.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/12/2021 10:36:00 AM

What a fantastic kryptonite to have! I wish it was my kryptonite!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/11/2021 9:56:00 PM

Hello Andrea ... it takes a very strong will to turn your face away from something you have craved over a lifetime - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/12/2021 4:16:00 PM

Indeed, I am lucky never to have done drugs. I can barely keep poporn away from me!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/11/2021 9:44:00 AM

Hi Andrea, I like the batgirl vibe to the poem -but in any case think the whole poem is so VIRGO! Like it lots. Hugs/blessings, Jennifer.

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 10/10/2021 8:19:00 AM

Great write! Not just yours, but favourite of many. Just noticed you have not posted anything new. Hope all is well with you. Take care, God bless!

Brian Sambourne

Date: 10/9/2021 3:21:00 PM

Your delightful poem, Andrea, sent me straight to the kitchen cupboard + then the microwave. I merrily munched popcorn while browsing poetrysoup. Good thing I can't leave buttery fingerprints on the postings. See how your work inspires! Best wishes always, Brian

Karen Jones

Date: 10/8/2021 10:51:00 PM

Lol! Cute. I am the same with that boom chica sweet n salty popcorn. Fun read! Good luck in the contest.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/8/2021 4:34:00 PM

Lol, oh yes, this too is my weakness. I was on the exercycle a few days ago burning way too few calories. It was so much faster to eat a bowl full of popcorn. I thought I would die trying to burn up those buttery calories that go directly to my thighs. I sure do love popcorn. Kryptonite though it be, like my sister says when tempting me "This is to die for!!" Hope she's not right!!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/8/2021 9:19:00 AM

Andrea, A clever piece! I think a lot of us can relate to....hmmm...I have a crystallized ginger craze.... Good luck in the contest. Paulette

James Peranteau

Date: 10/8/2021 2:29:00 AM

well, there's a first for everything....i'm now searching for some popcorn 5:30 in the morning!....have a great Friday Andrea....much love, james

Supraja Kannan

Date: 10/7/2021 11:20:00 PM

That's a lovely kryptonite, Andrea... Just enjoy your fav popcorn...

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/7/2021 6:33:00 PM

I love your play on words here, Andrea, also agree a little of what not to have a day helps, It's years since i had butter popcorn. Not only a great poem, but love the title.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/7/2021 2:47:00 PM

Know you did it! Drooling for popcrn You got us all going PR

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 10/7/2021 2:34:00 PM

So even Andrea, aka Batgirl has her soft spot! An eloquent confession for which I have the greatest sympathy and with which I am highly entertained.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/7/2021 2:11:00 PM

We like popcorn at our house but since the bout with the COVID virus back in August none of us has much of an appetite. I have a popcorn bowl for the microwave and I use vegetable oil which is supposed to be better for a person but we do buy that movie theater popcorn to pop in the microwave and we do enjoy it from time to time. Thanks for the visit to my page. I appreciate the time spent there. Sara

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 10/7/2021 7:46:00 AM

Haha.... I can imagine... "that popcorn vanishing... "... movies and popcorn... your favorite... Big hugs... ~ Ani

Mike Bayles

Date: 10/6/2021 1:22:00 PM

Very nice, Andrea. Popcorn is a weakness for me. I overindulge, handful-by-handful.

Sally Eslinger

Date: 10/6/2021 9:39:00 AM

A great, how true all through and so much fun! Vert nice flow and all senses involved. Enjoyed reading, but it made me hungry!

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/6/2021 6:52:00 AM

Lol! Andrea, This is a great take on the contest theme. Popcorn is a weakness for me too, especially the popcorn at the movies. Congrats in advance. Have a great day my friend:-)Alexis