Monday, December 19, 2022

333/365 - Beckon

 


If you have a sweet tooth
and difficulty with self-discipline
If y our affected
by seasonal affective disorder
and have a tendency
to self-sooth
Then to See's Candy
you must (not) go
Because the smell of chocolate
is no match
for your N-95 mask
Even if you go
armed with an impenetrable mantra
I'm just buying presents for family
Those clever folks
at See's
will lob
free sample chocolate bombs
your way
and before you know it
your fridge will be filled
with boxes of candy
meant for nobody
but your own
chocolate craving
tummy

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