Weighward

As a follower, I am devout,
But my diet is still going South! 
I weigh up the cheese, 
A little less, please;
Chop it off; put that bit in my mouth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goldsmith Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 9:14 AM
A fun write. I also love cheese. Love your line, "A little less, please;" Have a wonderful day writing away................
Slaughter Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 9:50 AM
I'm rather a "cheese" person, myself. E. I love this delightful lim.
Mccann Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 2:51 PM
Yeah, a loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou...and cheese! Elizabeth
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February 3, 2023 at 2:55 AM
That really made me smile Elizabeth…..relatable relatable!! Ha…..Cute as….loved it!! Debx
Mccann Avatar
February 3, 2023 at 1:24 PM
Thanks, Deb! You are a joy! Elizabeth
Sambourne Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 3:18 PM
Hello Elizabeth. Cheese is sublime. Love it. Forget the calories - count them on another day. Indulge. Enjoyed your posting. Brian
Mccann Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 11:37 PM
Glad you liked it, Brian. Yeah, I didn't want to wear that old skirt anyway! Elizabeth
Hawkins Avatar
January 29, 2023 at 3:40 PM
I loved this Limerick from the title to the finish and could relate to every word. Good one, Jeanette.
Mccann Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 11:38 PM
Super, Shirley! Many thanks for the comment. Elizabeth
Wolf Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 7:32 PM
I see that you on the DIY-diet! lol. (I'm on the latest 'roll-out,' myself). :) gw
Mccann Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 11:39 PM
That was my trouble: a lot more roll than out! Elizabeth
Ray Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 3:44 PM
as i look into the mirror after finishing these lines i see....tu quoque.....loved it!!!
Mccann Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 11:41 PM
Thanks for the comment, Timothy! Elizabeth
Volumes Avatar
January 14, 2023 at 12:38 AM
Made me laugh so much!. Glad someone else does that too, Elizabeth. Loved it ! (your poem not the cheese.. well.. I love the cheese too).
Mccann Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 11:42 PM
Always good to hear from you, Wendy. Elizabeth
Buhagiar Avatar
January 13, 2023 at 10:59 PM
Cheese! I'm not supposed to eat it. But like you I cannot resist it. Lovely limerick
Mccann Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 11:44 PM
Thanks, Victor. I'm glad the limerick worked; I'm a bit stuck these days1 Elizabeth
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January 13, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Hi Elizabeth, I too find my good intentions slipping away, and cheese is so yummy, this made me smile :)
Mccann Avatar
January 13, 2023 at 9:13 PM
Thanks, Michelle! My tummy is so tricky! Elizabeth
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