WILLLOSEIT's CalorieKing blog
Monday, Jun 18 2007 - the lemon cake that ate grace
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I should have known better
than to bake a cake
a lemon cake
drenched in lemon sugar water
drizzled with lemon glaze
staring me in the face
saturday and then
again on sunday
tempting me
with powers much stronger
than me
so much stronger
I should have known better
than to bake something new
to bring to my sisters
because I always have
to taste
what I havent baked before
just to be sure
that its good enough
and even though it always is
i still taste
because thats the way i am
i should have known
that it would be delicious
the barefoot contessa
she never lets me down
so moist, so enticing
so darn lemony
calling my name
as i sat in the kitchen
saturday night
trying to ignore the temptress call
of a lemon cake
destined to do me in
and so just one bite
i thought
on saturday night
just one small sliver
enough to satisfy
the deep, dark craving
i suddenly had for
all things lemon
only eating a lemon
just wouldnt do
and that was
the beginning of the end
like a tidal wave
the power of the lemon cake
roared over my head
consuming me
submersing me in
sweet sugary heaven
and i was gone before
I took the first bite
yes, it was wonderful
and worthy of a taste
and another
but the one after that?
that was when i knew
i was out of control
and there was no turning back
2 moments of weakness
and my week was ruined
tilt
void
out of order
do not pass go
and I certainly cant collect
the $200
sadly, there will always be
a lemon cake
ready to devour
the weakening willpower
i am able to muster
on any given day
but there will also be days
when i conquer the cravings
that try to consume me
and i make the choice
to let that lemon cake
just sit there
calling to me
but i dont budge
so i am moving on
without regrets
staying motivated and
practicing what I preach
pick myself up
dust myself off
and just keep going
because it is a new day
and the lemon cake is gone
thank goodness
the lemon cake is gone
than to bake a cake
a lemon cake
drenched in lemon sugar water
drizzled with lemon glaze
staring me in the face
saturday and then
again on sunday
tempting me
with powers much stronger
than me
so much stronger
I should have known better
than to bake something new
to bring to my sisters
because I always have
to taste
what I havent baked before
just to be sure
that its good enough
and even though it always is
i still taste
because thats the way i am
i should have known
that it would be delicious
the barefoot contessa
she never lets me down
so moist, so enticing
so darn lemony
calling my name
as i sat in the kitchen
saturday night
trying to ignore the temptress call
of a lemon cake
destined to do me in
and so just one bite
i thought
on saturday night
just one small sliver
enough to satisfy
the deep, dark craving
i suddenly had for
all things lemon
only eating a lemon
just wouldnt do
and that was
the beginning of the end
like a tidal wave
the power of the lemon cake
roared over my head
consuming me
submersing me in
sweet sugary heaven
and i was gone before
I took the first bite
yes, it was wonderful
and worthy of a taste
and another
but the one after that?
that was when i knew
i was out of control
and there was no turning back
2 moments of weakness
and my week was ruined
tilt
void
out of order
do not pass go
and I certainly cant collect
the $200
sadly, there will always be
a lemon cake
ready to devour
the weakening willpower
i am able to muster
on any given day
but there will also be days
when i conquer the cravings
that try to consume me
and i make the choice
to let that lemon cake
just sit there
calling to me
but i dont budge
so i am moving on
without regrets
staying motivated and
practicing what I preach
pick myself up
dust myself off
and just keep going
because it is a new day
and the lemon cake is gone
thank goodness
the lemon cake is gone
10 comments so far.
10.
a decade ago
by KRITTI
9.
a decade ago
Gracie, Gracie,
:)
:)
:)RONA
I can see the crumb pattern. The lure of that little yellow siren tempting your super powers of smell, taste and culinary imagination.
You are St.Georgia and the agressive dragon is your trigger foods. You must slay them. Put them in the garbage and spray Windex on them.
Best of all do not have any parts of them in your house. You created your own dragon. Remember you are supposed to slay it . NOT EAT IT,HON.
Okay on to your posted comment on my blog. Go to Google and look up these "on line malls". Do not shrink from ones that say Gothic or Victorian clothes.
MaryMc's Fat Acceptance Stuff-Clothinghttp://www.casagordita.com/clothing.htm: and http://www.elegantplus.com/Plus-Size-Clothing-Mall.htm
There are several good stores in these malls.
by RSW
8.
a decade ago
I am so hungry right now and reading your poem I'm drooling! Fortunately, I don't have a lemon cake. I knew I had a prep coming up, so I didn't even grocery shop on Saturday except to pick up some "clear liquids". Yes, you're so right there is always something to tempt us. I absolutely
:love: your poems - you have such a wonderful gift! And thank you for sharing it. The next time I'm tempted I will think of your lemon cake that ate Grace and smile. 
:) 
:love:
by BUN201
7.
a decade ago
You make it sound so good and I don't even like lemon that much! LOL You are a wonderful writer and should really consider submitting something to a magazine or local newspaper.
by MEDIASUE
6.
a decade ago
Makes me want to make a lemon cake!!!
:)
by ALSGAL
5.
a decade ago
by JUSTPATTI
4.
a decade ago
Grace, you nailed it! I find it confusing and sometimes frustrating, the way I can stay strong one day and avoid the siren call, and the next time succumb to it. And it always seems that one bite or taste is not enough here also. And why I let quilt over that slip take away from all the successes of the week. Why does one slip do that?
by LUCKYDUCK2
3.
a decade ago
You say it so well!!! You are right...just move on...and I sure hope you enjoyed a little piece for me!
by DIMPLEGRIN1
2.
a decade ago
Grace, that is a wonderful expression of the power of the lemon cake! And the life that we lead dealing with this food addiction! You are quite the poet. Congratulations for moving on, don't let it get you down, just don't make any more lemon cakes!
:heart1:
by TREE
1.
a decade ago
by BIGGRAMMA