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Fries and Burgers

Feeling kinda cruddy, yup, that's the word Too many fries, too many burgs When will I learn I can't handle that stuff Stomach rebels, starts causing a fuss Once could eat nails and all kinds of gunk Now I eat mush and ground up junk My teeth are all gone, can't chew anymore Things go down whole, my tummy gets sore So such is the life of this senior type dude Head for the washroom, each time I eat food Food disappears like famous greased lightning Or I sit there for hours, really quite frightening Irregularity's my name, I'm Irreg for short Hope an operation, I don't have to resort An artificial esophagus transplanted in me So I can go regular like it once used to be Oh for the days when I could eat all that junk Those days are gone, who woulda thunk That one day I'd be eating my morning cereal Laced with Metamucil or some such material! © Jack Ellison 2012

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Date: 12/13/2022 12:42:00 PM
Nice to have a treat every once in a while. Our bodies do change as we get older. Lots of clever lines in this piece. Makes me giggle. Always, Laura
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Date: 12/13/2022 2:05:00 PM
"Clever lines"??? Thanks bunch sweetie! "Bodies change" Sure do... used to be an Adonis! LOL XXX
Date: 1/13/2013 3:38:00 PM
Thanks jack for a lovely write. I love to eat but not always eating my best. Your poem made me laugh and I needed that today. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 1/13/2013 4:33:00 PM
We are all guilty of indulging in that fast food stuff! As long as we don't make a habit of it... moderation is the key! Thanks for dropping by dear Lillie! Hugs, Jack
Date: 1/7/2013 11:41:00 AM
Yike..you need a dramtatic change of diet, no milk products, no wheat gluten & a BIG hug! Light & Love
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Date: 1/7/2013 4:54:00 PM
Wrote this before my lifestyle change last June. Learned my lesson! Hugs, Jack xox
Date: 1/7/2013 11:29:00 AM
Dear Jack, another good one! I have to make it a habit to read you every day, So I’ll find easier to follow my way! Wonderful and charming couplet. Thank you. Still smiling!
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Date: 1/7/2013 4:52:00 PM
Come on ahead my friend, I usually post 2 a day! I will look forward to hearing from you! Hope this one gave you a bit of a chuckle! LOL
Date: 1/7/2013 11:15:00 AM
Ha ha ha, yes this is too true my friend! I know the feeling...and I hate it! I really enjoyed reading this magnificent and spectacular poem this afternoon! I loved this incredible write my friend, a fascination of reality! What a lovely piece, Great Work!!
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Date: 1/7/2013 4:47:00 PM
Haven't been to McDonald's since last June! My car wants to turn in but I struggle with the wheel and so far I've managed to pass it by! LOL
Date: 1/7/2013 11:02:00 AM
Oh no! Love em but have trouble swallowing now a days... But once I have it down... no problemo... Those trolls are taking my other vacuum apart... They're into every thing ever since my hubby fixed the first... Hey you guys... No touching the TV!... Gotta go again... LOL. Be thankful you don't have trolls...LOL... BYE
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Date: 1/7/2013 4:43:00 PM
You definitely have a problem my dear sweet friend! How big are these guys? I imagine they're quite small but possess great strength... right? And they seem to be technically advanced as well... they sound worse than little kidlets!
Date: 1/7/2013 8:42:00 AM
Very nice Funny write here Jack!Enjoyed the read very much.
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Date: 1/7/2013 8:49:00 AM
Everybody eventually gets there and will understand what it's like! LOL Thanks Kash!
Date: 1/7/2013 8:24:00 AM
Cute one..Enjoyed reading this morn..Sometimes all it takes is just a little more plain water..Just drink some H2O..Sara
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Date: 1/7/2013 8:35:00 AM
Yup! You got it! I've been an aqua drinker since early June! Thanks Sara... hugs, Jack xox
Date: 1/7/2013 6:58:00 AM
Lol, I don't even have to worry about it. If it comes, it comes, ha :). Yeah, I know what you mean. I pretty much eat anything I want right now. Should start watching it though. Fast food, restaurant food every day are showing up on me, lol. Where is my New Year resolution? Enjoyed it, Jack. Have a lovely day!
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Date: 1/7/2013 8:33:00 AM
This was written a while ago when I was a chubby old devil! LOL Stay away from that nasty stuff now! Hugs, Jack xox

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