My new friend
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!
>
>Here is a little something for you all!
>We need an annual Girlfriends Day!
>
>If you get this twice, then you have more than one girlfriend. Be
happy.
>
>PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR GIRLFRIENDS.
>
>"Be mindful that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or
prestige,
>but on relationships with people you love and respect."
>
>Money talks. Chocolate sings.
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!
>
>Here is a little something for you all!
>We need an annual Girlfriends Day!
>
>If you get this twice, then you have more than one girlfriend. Be
happy.
>
>PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR GIRLFRIENDS.
>
>"Be mindful that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or
prestige,
>but on relationships with people you love and respect."
>
>Money talks. Chocolate sings.