Thin Mints

Thin Mints, an oxymoron
Heavy Mints is spot on
I think willpower deserves a badge
Never can eat just one

My goal? To make a Scouts’ pledge
I hem and haw and hedge
No more cookies, I wail
Try as I might I fail
So I eat the whole sleeve instead
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
April 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Hilarious one. I loved this!
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