Indulgence in Innocence
A Middle-Age Escape Poem
Oh, to indulge and be a child again
To drink a glass of milk with chocolate chip cookies
And throw away my worries
And to feel very zen.
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Yes, I am middle age
Who is told to watch what I eat
And not have too many a sweet
But who wants to at this stage?
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When I am faced
With this vision before me
Of milk and chocolate cookies, you see
The child in me says forget your waist and have a taste.
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Ignore the calories and the butter
that will probably clog my arteries
Those doctors are all harpies
My diet is not totally in the gutter.
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With family genes already leaning that way
My milk and cookies spurge
Will not create a heart surge
So, what the hell, enjoy the day!
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Let me be a child
And drink that ice cold
Glass of milk that I hold
Leaving me with a white mustache so wild.
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Thanks to my middle age
Hair growth on the lip and chin
A goatee that leaves my kids looking a me with a funny grin
They tell me it’s all the rage.
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Well, not for this middle age mom
Just let me have my cookies
They are fresh, chocolatey goodies
With a gooey center that is all the bomb.
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My dry middle age hands
Look like a crocodile reaching for his snack
Don’t try to take one first or your hand will get a smack
For each cookie already has plans.
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An experience to behold
To break each cookie apart for some dipping
In the smooth silky milk and do some sipping
A classic tradition that never grows old.
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A sinful aroma of
Rich milk chocolate that calls to my sweet tooth
“Eat me” and reclaim your youth.
A moment in time that is filled with sweet love.
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Don’t remind of me the sugar
And how it’s not good for me
So what it’s in the milk and cookies
Can’t you just leave me be!
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There are a lot of things
Not good for me,
Too much Advil, Tylenol
Will leave my stomach very blue.
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What is good for me?
Happiness will feel complete
So let me live and enjoy my treat
For just a little while, I do plea.
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To listen to the crunch
in my mouth
As the cookie break apart to then head south
It’s a cheerful snack after lunch.
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So let me play and be carefree
For just a little while
As this middle age woman has been put through a trial
Life’s challenges have been out on the spree.
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This playful snack time
Warms my middle age heart
And gives my dreams a little start
To be that cheerful young girl not a woman in her prime.
Thank you for reading.
About the Creator
Daphsam
Loving Wife, Mom, Dog Mom- A Dyslexic dreamer who never thought I could read or write. But life changed, and I conquered my fears. I am an artist, photographer, wordsmith and illustrator. Looking to weave stories and poems with my artwork.
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Comments (29)
Chocolate chip cookies removed from the oven a minute or two before the recipe says, rising high & then dropped on the counter to lock in all that sweet tender gooeyness. Mmmmm! That's what I call being in the zone.
I remember reading this a while back and it moved me. So many feelings wrapped up in food, both good and bad, that you captured. Great job!
Oh so true in its greatness of enjoying childhood treats and know your adulthood limitations. Yet it is nice to enjoy some milk and cookies.
With this masterpiece you have captured the longing for the carefree indulgence of childhood juxtaposed with the realities and restrictions of adulthood. The use of playful tone makes it enjoyable to read. A sense of nostalgia evoked with the imagery of milk and chocolate chip cookies. It is a relatable piece of work that explores the balance between responsibility and the simple pleasures of life. Love it.
Well-done!
This is so true! God, middle age stinks- need to have the cookies and enjoy life.
I love this. The challenges of middle age are real. I am nearing that threshold in life myself. I wanted to take some time to remind you that it's okay to do activities that are childlike to make yourself happy. I play with play-dough and draw pictures, which are both activities from my childhood, because they relax me after a long-day at work. Peace and Love.
Congratulations on the top story!! 🎉🎉🎉
No matter the age, we all love our cookies and milk!!! Loved this humorous poem!!!❤️❤️💕
Oh as a middle aged woman I can totally relate. Congratulations on your Top Story.
This is brutally honest, self-deprecating and funny. I loved it!
One of the best I've read this week. Fantastic ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤞🏾🎯
Brings back memories
Sometimes, we want cookies! Yes, to indulge. The cookies I remember most from my childhood were ginger snaps. I indulge in them maybe once a year. I, now a woman have to have Gluten-free of course.
❤ UberFabulous! :)
Darn you, anyway!! NOW I WANT A COOKIE!! (lol) Oh well, in a few days, I'll be making my apple turnovers (fat city, here I come). I really enjoy writing silly poems - that's the little girl in me ... (my body tells me, oh for heaven's sake grow up you old bat!! Nah! This 76 years old lady enjoys being silly. GLAD YOU WROTE THIS ... I don't feel so alone now. :) and congratulations on TS. You deserve it.
Ha! This middle-age woman wants cookies too! Loved this delightful and down-to-earth poem...but now I want to go bake cookies :)
As an upper-middle aged woman experiencing the age-related challenges, I do love me a good chocolate chip cookie or two!
Very well said. Oh to be a child again and not worry about all the problems that come with age. Congrats on the Top Story.
😊👏 HAHA. “Eat me” and reclaim your youth” ..Alice vibes! Congrats on your moreish top story Daphne! ☺️ 🍪
Daphne Immensely talented!!
Impressive effort! Keep up the phenomenal work—congratulations!
Wonderful, nostalgic, and just yummy. Congrats on the TS.
And now I need some cookies BADLY 🤣🤣 this was great!
Nice! Congrats on your top story!