Two Biscuits Poem by John Carter Brown

'Two biscuits and an orange
for my breakfast I must say
is all I need to start
another very busy day; '

at least that's what I tell myself
as salad leaves I munch,
trying to stay positive
throughout my dreary lunch.

On and on I try to will
myself a little thinner,
but spirits flag - the flesh is weak,
I hunger for my dinner;

I'm trying to believe it
but, if honest, on the quiet,
I wish I'd never promised
to go on this blooming diet.

(Written June 2016)