Half the Fun?
“Getting there
is half the fun!”
Not if you’re
on a diet…
The Celebration
I finally made it
I lost ten pounds
I look terrific
my clothes fit well
even a little too loosely
I have new cheekbones
a smaller waist
can tuck my shirt in
instead of needing a loose blouse
to hide my big hips
How shall I celebrate?
With a triple scoop of ice cream?
a large slice of New York cheesecake?
a big piece of lemon meringue pie?
a huge portion of chocolate mousse?
a whole box of candy?
Oh, well!
I guess I’ll have some low-fat cottage cheese
on a small piece of salt-free melba toast!
Published Books of Poetry by Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D.
