I gave my friend some peanut brittle
when what she wanted was butter brickle.
She had a fit, even cursed a little
And down her cheek a tear did trickle.
I asked so kindly what was the matter.
The tears began to flow as she fussed.
She told me “brittle” makes her fatter.
Alas, forever I had lost her trust.
I helped her recover from her fit on the floor
And patiently dried the tears on her cheek,
Then bravely turned and went out the door
Through two feet of snow I now must trek.
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For January dieters, if you must chose between peanut brittle and butter brickle, choose butter brickle. For serious dieters, leave off both. 😀
Thanks, M, for the prompt “butter brickle.”
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Me too a sweet tooth!!??
😀 ‘Fraid so.
lol I love this!
😀 That girl on the floor and I have much in common.
Fun and interesting. I too love peanut brittle!
My daughter-in-law left such wonderful peanut brittle at Christmas time. There’s not much left. I’m anxious for it to be gone. I could see to that in about 15 minutes. But I’m not going to…. 😀
I suffered from anorexia for years, I feel her pain. I’m completely healed today from anorexia, but the thoughts still linger every time I eat. God is so great.
Being an overcomer through Him is victory indeed.
good poem, not into either 😉
Oh, how good that you have not fallen into the “sugar” trap! 😀
ah doesn’t mean I don’t crave other sweet goodies 😉
Will power. That’s the good way. If you can use it with food, it comes in handy for other temptations in life. 😀
being bought up as a protestant girl with older brothers temptation was drummed out of me at an early age Oneta 🙂
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BOTH sound delicious! Hungry hugs to you!
Yep, hungry hug back. I’m taking it off – seven pounds in seven days. I’m motivated by having a birthday coming up on the 24th and a doctor’s appointment on the 29. If my husband doesn’t notice, my doctor will. lol 😀
😂
Kudos to you!! Keep it up and keep it healthy!!
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I can relate to this , especially because i’m trying to stay away from sugar I am a diabetic.
Dropping the sugar intake is a serious issue for you. May you have victory over the sweet tooth! 😀