At the grocery store
each aisle becomes
an obstacle:
will-power
             control
                     weakness


When I reach the
chips-cookies-crackers
I hold my breath
      walk fast
                     eyes down


and escape to the produce section
unscathed -but I never
stop  thinking about
red velvet or
       peanut butter
                            Oreos


Finally check out
"is this all today, ma'm"
a tomato
            yogurt
                      asparagus


"no, I forgot something"
run for the oreos
       trade in dignitity
                     eating in the car

worth it.