![]() ![]() I have a new delightful friend, I am most in awe of her. When we first met I was impressed, By her bizarre behavior. ![]() That day I had a date with friends, We met to have some lunch. Mae had come along with them, All in all ... a pleasant bunch. ![]() When the menus were presented, We ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups. Except for Mae who circumvented, And said, Ice Cream, please: two scoops. ![]() I was not sure my ears heard right, And the others were aghast. Along with heated apple pie, Mae added, completely unabashed. ![]() We tried to act quite nonchalant, As if people did this all the time. But when our orders were brought out, I did not enjoy mine. ![]() I could not take my eyes off Mae, As her pie a-la-mode went down. The other ladies showed dismay, They ate their lunches silently and frowned. ![]() Well, the next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae. My lunch contained white tuna meat, She ordered a parfait. ![]() I smiled when her dish I viewed, And she asked if she amused me. I answered, "Yes, you do, But also you confuse me." ![]() How come you order rich desserts, When I feel I must be sensible? She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, I am tasting all that's possible. ![]() I try to eat the food I need, And do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, indeed, I hate missing out on something good. ![]() This year I realized how old I was, She grinned, I've not been this old before. So, before I die, I've got to try, Those things for years I had ignored. ![]() I've not smelled all the flowers yet, There's too many books I have not read. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down, And kites to be flown overhead. ![]() There are many malls I have not shopped, I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of Broadway Hits, And potato chips and cokes. ![]() I want to wade again in water, And feel ocean spray upon my face. Sit in a country church once more, And thank God for It's grace. ![]() I want peanut butter every day, Spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long-distance calls, To the folks I love the most. ![]() I've not cried at all the movies yet, Nor walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind in my hair, I want to fall in love again. ![]() So, if I choose to have dessert, Instead of having dinner. Then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner. ![]() Because I missed out on nothing, I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse, Before my life expired. ![]() With that, I called the waitress over, I've changed my mind, it seems. I said, I want what she is having, Only add some more whipped-cream! ![]() ~Author Unknown~ ![]() ![]() on all of my webpages. If I've missed anyone, my sincerest apologies to you and if you would be so kind as to e-mail me, I would promtly see that you receive the credit due or remove the item, whichever you'd prefer. Of course, I'm hoping you will graciously allow me to use them . Thank you and God Bless ![]() |