Food Balancing

Posted on October 4, 2018 by purplepeninportland

Written for:  Poets United Midweek Motif~Balance  (posted by Susan)
Explore the possibilities of balance in a new poem.

“You have to laugh at the things that hurt you just to keep yourself in balance.”
―Ken Kesey

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Rock balancing (Counterbalance) ⚖

I try to eat a balanced meal.
Find third portion missing on plate,
vegetables have lost their appeal.
I try to eat a balanced meal.
Thinking of parents makes me feel
riddled with guilt, vow a clean slate.
I try to eat a balanced meal.
Find third portion missing on plate.

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About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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13 Responses to Food Balancing

  1. Sherry Blue Sky says:
    October 4, 2018 at 12:54 am

    I enjoyed this, especially the repetition. Cool, Sara!

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  2. susanstoo says:
    October 4, 2018 at 1:24 am

    Our parents’ voices are always in our ears. Perfect parallel of plate and slate.

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  3. therisa says:
    October 4, 2018 at 2:30 am

    Darn it, those lima beans keep missing my plate, somehow. As my mom tells me, I need to eat them. Sigh.

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  4. Sumana Roy says:
    October 4, 2018 at 4:18 am

    Aw..Come on! veg should have appeals 😉 Love this form.

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  5. Vivian Zems says:
    October 4, 2018 at 8:58 am

    Ah! The doors that open from a single plate of food. Loved the reminiscing refrain.

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  6. thotpurge says:
    October 4, 2018 at 9:56 am

    Veggies I like… but they need a lot of spices to make them interesting!

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  7. magicalmysticalteacher says:
    October 4, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Sometimes balance isn’t so easy to achieve, is it?

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