Ode to the Diet

Ode to the Diet

One of mankind’s mighty foes

the diet takes the cake

It forbids me of small passions

lest the contract I break

Priding itself in a stomach growl

as it whips me in to shape

Telling me to toss away the pies

and turn toward the grape

This covenant really cares for me

and has my best interest in mind

But it sure has a way of showing it

I guess this proves love is blind

Asking me to turn down a juicy steak

with golden fries and sweet tea

For small portions of rabbit food or

rubber substances called Fat free

They are trying throughout the year

but during holidays they are unfair

When face to face with sweet delights

It expects one to just sit and stare

Yes diets are one of mankind’s foes

but most sought after resolution

As you break its agreement you lose

when you gain weight in restitution

Stephen Boan

copyright © January 3,1999