Sweet Saboteur

WriteBeLight

Beware the diet saboteurs.

With their “good intentions.”

They know you’re on a diet.

You’ve aforementioned.

 

Anytime they’ll send.

Gift cards for sweets.

Ice cream and more,

High-calorie treats.

 

No, they’re not evil.

They’re familiar folk.

They too, struggle.

In the same boat.

 

You’ve been successful,

Sticking to, and zealous.

They’re without willpower.

For this, maybe jealous?

 

If gobs of sweets come,

To your work or to home.

Donate it to a charity.

Others deserve some.

 

It’s so tempting,

To fall off the wagon.

You’ll surely regret it.

You couldn’t slay the dragon.

 

Next time, you’re on the subject.

Each talking about their weight.

Change the topic yourself,

Don’t take the bettor’s bait.

 

Maybe they’re just a prankster,

Having fun, trying to win.

But, the best revenge of all,

Healthy physique, you’re in.

  • Author: WriteBeLight (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 5th, 2017 03:02
  • Comment from author about the poem: About a time when two people had a friendly bet which would lose weight first. So, one of the two sent the other anonymous chocolate gift certificates, etc. in the mail, to sabotage their success. Now, who would do a thing like that..:)
  • Category: Humor
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  • Michael Edwards

    It's great and so timely - I've put on a bit and just recommenced my exercises.

    • WriteBeLight

      I can relate! On the bike right now pedaling away! Thanks !☺️

    • Christina8

      Great poem! ( that picture made me laugh!) I think it would take someone with a lot of self control to turn away the chocolate! Reminds me to get back on the treadmill...Again, great job! Christina

      • WriteBeLight

        Thanks Christina! Chocolate is an important member of the food group...hahaha. Thanks so much!

      • Tony36

        Awesome write, I have known people like this

        • WriteBeLight

          Thanks Tony! I know they are as sweet as you!

          • Tony36

            Welcome

          • willyweed

            great poem WBL and I will try the balanced diet in your photo. I been 175lb for ever. and candy is dandy but sex won't rot your teeth! kudos ww

            • WriteBeLight

              Ah ha! A line from my FAVORITE poet Ogden Nash about the candy. I do not think he wrote about your point about the teeth? Maybe a line from your Dentist?? ...:)

              • willyweed

                or my girl friend! lol you're the bomb! WBL

                • WriteBeLight

                  She is the sweetest I bet! And, so are you! Bon Bons Away! For this poem...Thanks!

                • P.H.Rose

                  Ha ha.. Love this
                  WBL... I don't do
                  Diets...17stone
                  Happy as Larry

                  • WriteBeLight

                    Ha Ha. I can sometimes be on the Seafood Diet: When I see food, I eat food...ahahahahah. Thanks for the comment and that is great for you! Wonderful PH Rose!



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