Monthly immunoglobulin infusion.
I had gone along to the center this
Time since we needed to run
Errands afterwards.
I decided to zip up to Burger King for
A cup of coffee.
I eyed the menu and noticed the
Picture of the sausage biscuit.
I wouldn't dare.
I eat healthy now.
But I remembered the flavor from
Years past; the savory sausage patty,
The luscious buttery biscuit.
And I caved.
"I'd like a coffee and a sausage biscuit," I
Heard myself tell the smiling cashier.
I ate the greasy sandwich in the car, the
Biscuit crumbling as I bit into it.
But it was yummy, oh so tasty, just as
I remembered it.
I ate every crumb.
At first I felt guilty.
I felt ashamed at my lack of restraint.
But then I told myself, "Take heart, Dorothy.
You'll get back on track by suppertime.
You know how disciplined you are."
I gave myself permission to just
Enjoy it.
In a few years I'll indulge myself again.
I'll tell the smiling lady, "I'd like a coffee and a
Sausage biscuit please."