Health Fuel
Growing old is wonderful
Because the other alternative is death
Therefore, cling to your life, stay healthy
And cherish every life-giving breath.
Keep the body busy with activity
Dance joyously to your favorite tune
Go for a long walk in the afternoon
Or take an evening stroll under the moon.
Nurture the body and mind daily
By eating healthy foods you need
Forget those words, “I don’t like…”
And realize that food acts like a seed
What goes in your mouth can help or hurt you
By making you sick or keeping you well
You should feel good all the time
If not, mind and body will quickly tell.
We love sugar, we love fast food
We cater to the things we want and desire
Thus, sometimes destroying good health
Before we realize what foods we require.
So here’s a clue to help you with diet;
If you wake up feeling less than good that day
Consider what you’ve been eating lately
And start a balanced diet without delay.
© 2008 Jeanette Cooper
Sheila
No truer words have been spoken. I must regroup and go back to my healthy lifestyle of eating what is good for me. Sometimes we tend to punish ourselves and deceive our minds into thinking that chocolate cake is actually good for you.. Well there are some good things about chocolate cake, but as a metaphor, it is enticing, delicious and habit forming...I can only think of one good thing that should have these qualities and that could be considered x-rated! lol
Anyway, thanks for the food for thought, wonderful poem.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Edwin
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D X0X0X0