Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Narrative

When I Am Feeling Sad

When I Am Feeling Sad

When the bills come.  When bad news breaks.  When I’m feeling sad.
I simply start eating my favorite things.  And then I don’t feel so bad.
I eat cheesecake and some doughnuts.  Next its time for flan.
Peanut butter cookies, hot fudge sundae with whipped cream.
I eat many things.  

When my heart aches.  When I’m lonely.  When I’m feeling down.
I sometimes start drinking my favorite things.  And then I don’t feel so bad.
I drink: milk shakes.  Diet coke float.  Ginger with eggnog. 

If still feeling sadly, I sit down and eat: a half-gallon of mint ice cream.
I eat chocolates, some with cashews, almonds or pecans. 
If that doesn’t do it, I just eat more things until I don’t feel sad.

Calorie counting and meal planning do not seem to help!
My exercise buddy just threw in the towel.  So, now I’m feeling sad.
It’s time to start eating my favorite things; I hope I won’t feel bad.

© Dane Smith-Johnsen
February 27, 2010
Poetic form: Narrative

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Carolyn Devonshire February 27, 2010 at 8:41 AM Eating when you're sad will not help you, even if you're trying to count calories. You'd need an adding machine! Great poem, my friend. I love it!

Susan Palli February 27, 2010 at 6:25 AM amusing one

Daniel Cheeseman February 27, 2010 at 5:39 AM Am feeling rather peckish after this lovely menu, really enjoyed, now off to the fridge Thanks Daniel

Charmaine Chircop February 27, 2010 at 4:34 AM When i feel sad,i sing,put music on, i write poetry,i call a friend,i watch aheartbreakink movie and let my tears spill out,i sleep,i dream,i eat chocolate and then Im me again..Wish you loads of smiles ,wondeful woman,loved this poem,,Charma