Starving

I don’t usually leave the house without snacks,
But I was in a hurry and departed,
Filled up with grits (and the butter and sugar on top).

Five hours later, when we sat down for Thai food,
I could have eaten two meals.
I considered it.

Instead, we went to a French pastry shop,
And enjoyed the smell of butter and the look of the éclairs.
I ate a slice of flourless chocolate cake.

And when I got home,
I downed a bowl of tortilla soup
And, shortly afterwards, two tacos. So hungry!