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.

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Date: 3/18/2023 9:14:00 AM
A fun write. I also love cheese. Love your line, "A little less, please;" Have a wonderful day writing away................
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Date: 2/6/2023 9:50:00 AM
I'm rather a "cheese" person, myself. E. I love this delightful lim.
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 2/6/2023 2:51:00 PM
Yeah, a loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou...and cheese! Elizabeth
Date: 2/3/2023 2:55:00 AM
That really made me smile Elizabeth…..relatable relatable!! Ha…..Cute as….loved it!! Debx
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 2/3/2023 1:24:00 PM
Thanks, Deb! You are a joy! Elizabeth
Date: 1/30/2023 3:18:00 PM
Hello Elizabeth. Cheese is sublime. Love it. Forget the calories - count them on another day. Indulge. Enjoyed your posting. Brian
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/30/2023 11:37:00 PM
Glad you liked it, Brian. Yeah, I didn't want to wear that old skirt anyway! Elizabeth
Date: 1/29/2023 3:40:00 PM
I loved this Limerick from the title to the finish and could relate to every word. Good one, Jeanette.
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/30/2023 11:38:00 PM
Super, Shirley! Many thanks for the comment. Elizabeth
Date: 1/16/2023 7:32:00 PM
I see that you on the DIY-diet! lol. (I'm on the latest 'roll-out,' myself). :) gw
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/30/2023 11:39:00 PM
That was my trouble: a lot more roll than out! Elizabeth
Date: 1/16/2023 3:44:00 PM
as i look into the mirror after finishing these lines i see....tu quoque.....loved it!!!
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/30/2023 11:41:00 PM
Thanks for the comment, Timothy! Elizabeth
Date: 1/14/2023 12:38:00 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).
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/30/2023 11:42:00 PM
Always good to hear from you, Wendy. Elizabeth
Date: 1/13/2023 10:59:00 PM
Cheese! I'm not supposed to eat it. But like you I cannot resist it. Lovely limerick
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/30/2023 11:44:00 PM
Thanks, Victor. I'm glad the limerick worked; I'm a bit stuck these days1 Elizabeth
Date: 1/13/2023 8:54:00 PM
Hi Elizabeth, I too find my good intentions slipping away, and cheese is so yummy, this made me smile :)
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/13/2023 9:13:00 PM
Thanks, Michelle! My tummy is so tricky! Elizabeth
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