In the market of choices, we're faced with a test,
Between health and affordability, which one to invest?
Fresh fruits and greens, a pricey delight,
While processed snacks and sweets, shine with cheaper light.
The junk food aisles, a treasure to behold,
Cheap and tempting treats, that our taste buds are told.
But at what cost, dear health, do we indulge and play,
Trading wellness for pennies, in a harmful, tasty way?
The irony of economics, that governs our plate,
Where healthy choices are costly, and junk food is first-rate.
But let's not be fooled, by the price tag's disguise,
For good health is worth every penny, and a wise, lifelong surprise.
So let's invest in our well-being, and make a conscious choice,
To prioritize our health, and rejoice in a wholesome voice.
For though it may seem pricey, the cost of healthy living is true,
A valuable investment, in a life that's vibrant, and anew.
A-S B
A smartly dressed fellow from Austin
Met a sweet little tart in Boston
She rode in his car
But not very far
He realized what it would cost ‘im.
written July 30, 2021
Out for a meal they ordered a grouper.
As for the taste it really was super,
but after that meal
receiving the bill
the price did shock them into a stupor.
TRYING TO CAPTURE THE MOMENT
TO HAVE EVERYONE TO UNDERSTAND
TRYIN TO GET IT RIGHT
THE BEST WHY I CAN
SOMETHING IN THE STORY
WHERE EVERYBODY SAY'S YEAH
SOMETHING ABOUT UNDERSTANDING
KEEPS EVERYTHING FAIR
SHE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ONLY HAVE ONE OPPURTUNITY
TO CAPTURE THAT FEELING
I NEED TO TELL HER
I NEED TO SAY SOMETHING
SHE CAN HAVE THE INTRO'S
BUT I NEED TO MAKE HER MINE
MY SOOTHING SEDUCTIVE VOICE
BABY PLEASE BE KIND
SOMETHING ABOUT LOVING
SINGING TO CALM THE TENSION
DARE DO I BOTHER SPEAKING ABOUT
OR SHOULD I DARE MENTION
AH OOH, AH OOH AH OOH WEE
SOMETHING MAKES ME WANNA SAY
WHAT YA GONNA SAY
I GOTTA HAVE MY MOMENT
MY MOMENT TO SHINE!
(PLINKA: PLINKA: WHOOMP, WHOOMP!) PAUSE COUNTING TO THREE:
OH YEAH
(PLINKA:PLINKA:PLING, WHOOMP, WHOOMP!)
PAUSING AGAIN COULD IT BE
TAKE YOUR TIME TO KNOW ME
SAY YOU WILL SAY YOU WILLAH, OOH, AH OOH WEE YEAH!
Designer shoe ads
Magazine ridiculous
Overpriced items
Movie stars can afford them
Regular people cannot
Exorbitant price
Two thousand dollar blouses
Dresses? Do not ask
Money I will never have
Magazine ridiculous
My valentine ever to be.
The girl of my dreams came to me.
She wanted to play
so I had to pay.
Satisfaction is guaranteed
My valentine's price was too much.
Her business kept all men in touch.
Appointments were made
Men met in the shade.
A call girl I found out as such!
My valentine's not what she said.
I found out her heart was not red.
She took all I had.
But man she was bad.
Was worth it I took her to bed!!
Written for Francine Roberts Valentine's Day Limerick
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