The Goddess Appetitey

The goddess Appetitey,
                     a figure I have known
The mirror makes it all so clear
             just look at how I’ve grown

Yes, Appetitey is a joy
                when she comes around
With her songs in Menu form
                   resistance can’t found

She always seems to know
                   just what I love to eat
Burgers, tacos, fish and chips 
          and always something sweet
 
The goddess Appetitey
                  not really known to all
She’s the reason diet’s fail
                    why we drop the ball
 
Her sister of Greek myth
                 the one of lust and love
Banned her from the heavens
                      yet she is still above  

So when you feel the urges
              to stuff your face with pie
Just go and give the finger
                         right up to the sky




 Pronunciation:
            App-a-Ty-tee

Her lusty sister
             Af-ra-Dy-tee
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Watt Avatar
June 10, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Something about the covid lockdown made Appetitey think she could take up permanent residence in my home... I've been trying to write her a "Dear John" letter. Love your imagination and whimsy in this... I can SO relate... still smiling at "With her songs in Menu form". Great writing, Mike ~ John
Gentile Avatar
June 10, 2022 at 3:18 PM
I am so happy that that you liked it John!!
Deo Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 11:44 PM
And I thought just poor economieszmade us dyetee in Africa, so belated ThanX to Af-ra-dy-tee. Methinks, Af-r-i- ka Dy-Tee.
Gentile Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 4:48 AM
A reminder to count my blessings, Thank you Anil!!!
Faulkner Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 1:11 PM
I know Appetitey quite well, and have many shrines to her in my kitchen :)
Gentile Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 1:46 PM
Awesome, thanks Michelle xxoo
Horsman Avatar
May 17, 2022 at 8:03 PM
Love this, Mike, a poem for so many of us. Love the message and the flowing rhyme. To my Favourites. There it can help me when in need.
Gentile Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 4:42 AM
Thanks so much Harry! I know the goddess in question very well myself!!
Y. Avatar
May 17, 2022 at 12:51 PM
WoW! Mike, What a well written and clever write. I know the goodness “ Appatytee very well. Sometimes I need to forget her. I enjoyed the read. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
Gentile Avatar
May 18, 2022 at 4:38 AM
Glad you liked it, thanks Alexis xxoo
Goldsmith Avatar
May 16, 2022 at 10:40 AM
A creative/fun write. Love It. My quote is "Life can be short so lick the plate/bowl with your tongue. Let your tongue be a sponge." I wish you would write more. Have a great/fun/blessed day writing away.................
Gentile Avatar
May 16, 2022 at 4:26 PM
Thanks so much Paula xxoo
Wolf Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 6:06 PM
ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! My finger is pointed skyward, Mike! Both middle fingers jabbing the rare air up there. Great one! ~ Gershon
Gentile Avatar
May 16, 2022 at 5:24 AM
I can picture that GW, Thanks!!
Hankins Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 9:54 AM
(chuckling) Very good, Mike. I read it and laughed heartily. Your creativity is showing through! I hope you're having a super weekend!
Gentile Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 5:30 AM
Thanks so much Milton!!
Cunningham Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 9:48 AM
Lol, everyones downfall Mike. Hope your weekend is going well, enjoy your take out. Tom
Gentile Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 5:30 AM
Thanks Tom !!
Sands Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 8:12 AM
LOL. I enjoyed this informative, fun poem Mike. Happy Saturday :)
Gentile Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 5:30 AM
Thank you Heidi xxoo
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