Reduce

My doctor advised ‘Reduce’

To avoid obesity and pain

But his advice, like my conscience,

Is dormant, and so I ‘Gain’

Been trying to reduce my cravings

But so far, it’s been in vain

After all the intense partying

Slimness I can never attain

In my wanderings I do find

Luscious delicacies of all kinds

And then, when I eat out

It ends up making me stout

So, to maintain my precious health

I try to eat more fruits

And search online for recipes

That will, my body, suit..

It’s a long journey though

To attain what I truly could

The long and short of it, though

Is – I really and urgently, should