Lent
Now, what is the point in going without?
And what is this Wednesday all about!
I’ve not many sins to repent,
Apart from all the money I’ve spent
Over Christmas and the New Year
And drank too much wine and beer!
I pondered about saving some cash
As it’s so near to this day of Ash.
Thought about giving up smoking
Tho’ my friends will think I’m just joking!
Fast food and chips are on the list but
Family would think I’ve gone round the twist!
Junk food and cheese I’ve contemplated
But don’t really feel too obligated.
Coffee, Ice cream, pasta and booze,
Just don’t know which one to choose!
For forty whole days, I’m going to fast,
Really not sure if I’m going to last!
It’s quite a challenge after Pancake Day
And where food’s concerned I have to say.
I thought give up facebook or even swearing
Or some of the clothes I have been wearing.
Maybe just give up on going to work,
Though colleagues would go quite berserk!
Food is always my biggest weakness
For all its worth with all the bleakness.
I’ll crave for cake and all things sweet
It’s going to be hard not to cheat.
But the following Sunday after lent
Eat chocolate eggs to stay content!
I think those days will be quite tricky
And hope they go by extra quickly!
It seems bizarre that almost in spring
To think about giving up on something.
I honestly think it’s a bad idea
And just go back to my glass of beer...
Linda Lawrence
5th December 2014
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