What to believe

sorenbarrett

Once they said, don't eat white bread
Medicine begs don't eat white of eggs
Too much cholesterol, don't drink alcohol 
This then they did revoke, what one should do to avoid a stroke is eat the white not the yolk 
Then this too they did revoke one should eat both white and yolk
And a glass of wine or beer is good for the heart of folk
They said that tobacco smoke will cause you to croak
Now news broke that such might be good, health to provoke  
So disregard what they spoke, it is merely a joke
You'll be a healthy bloke if you let your body evoke what you like to eat or smoke
Have no fear, be of good cheer have your wine and beer
Live your dream drink your cream
It will not clog your arterial gutter eat your butter
Awaken, don't be shaken by a tower of bacon
Your physiology is the etiology of your pathology

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  • soheil khodaparasti

    A wonderfully witty and provocative poem! The closing line is particularly clever, giving the poem a philosophical twist and leaving the reader with something to ponder.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much my friend I do look forward to your reviews they convey a good deal of encouragement and are most valued

      • soheil khodaparasti

        You are welcome. Your work is always a pleasure to read, and I am very happy to share my thoughts, although the depth of your poetry often surpasses what my thoughts can express.

        • sorenbarrett

          No need for humility Soheil you understand very well sometimes with astonishing insight.

          • soheil khodaparasti

            Thank you. That is very kind of you to say, and I truly appreciate it.

          • Nerd

            A lovely piece about health advice. It is so hard these days to take care of yourself let alone stay healthy. We should all take care of ourselves eating foods that make us feel happy.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you so much for your review and supportive words they are most important to me. Yes I would much rather eat a gallon of real ice cream than a single slice of that plastic cheese that they put on burgers and pizza.

            • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

              much enjoyed, made me think of my last visit to the doctors

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks Norman I appreciate your read. When I have looked for doctors I have searched for those that are open minded.

                • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

                  not many about my friend

                  • sorenbarrett

                    I know the last time I went was five years ago

                  • Lorenz

                    '' An apple a day keeps the doctor away...Especially if you aim carefully '' ( Winston Churchill )

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Now that was worth the read my friend thanks for the review

                    • arqios

                      Very tidal in a way. But to whose ends are these contradictions to benefit in the long run!? 🕊️🙏👏🏻

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Indeed there is no name of money made on a past finding. Thanks my friend

                        • arqios

                          Most welcome dear Soren 🕊️🙏

                        • 2781

                          Amen.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks so much for the read and comment

                          • Paul Bell

                            The people in the 60s and 70s fried everything.
                            Then the 80s came, and they healthly killed themselves.
                            Granny always said that lot would be dead before her.
                            Seems she was right.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Anything in excess will do you in even health. Thanks Paul for the read and comment it is always most appreciated

                            • Tristan Robert Lange

                              Hahaha, Soren! 😂 At this point I’m beginning to think the healthiest diet is simply to live long enough for yesterday’s forbidden food to become tomorrow’s recommendation. The march from yolks to booze to bacon had me laughing, but that final line brings the whole merry-go-round back to the individual body. Great fun, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thanks Tristan I appreciate your read. I used to get mad at those that would tell me what to eat but then I realized they were just trying to save me grief with the aid of faulty knowledge. With so many different body types and organs and chemistries telling someone to eat what is presumed good for the majority is most likely a death sentence. I say follow what your body calls for. If you are a good listener you will maximize your milage.

                              • Kevin Hulme

                                Why is it that when you go to the Doctors, the first thing he says is : 'How are you'? ' Oh I'm quite well thank you. Thought I'd come and waste your time and mine'.
                                As for your Poem: A fine piece as usual. The graveyards are full of Healthy Eaters.

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thanks so much Kevin for your review and comment always most appreciated

                                • orchidee

                                  Good write SB. 'Eat sewage' I tell KP. lol.

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thanks so much Orchi. Yea sewage is what they serve at the fast food places

                                  • mylastwrites

                                    Funny, entertaining but oh so factual. You nailed what they don't know. Thoughts to ponder. Well done.

                                  • Butter

                                    Hey, butter reference

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thanks so much for the read and comment yes I love butter and eat about three pounds a week

                                      • Butter

                                        :3 never to much

                                      • Teddy.15

                                        So they say, this is so true I always follow the advice of the Italian oldies because they look fabulous. 🌹

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Thanks Teddy for the review and comment. I think genetics is the key

                                          • Teddy.15

                                            It's 3 eggs a day and lots of wine and grappa fresh fruit and fresh ingredients here anyway. 🌹

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              A beer a day instead of wine does not hurt



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