This was forwarded to me...I thought it was just too cute not to share.
I have a new delightful friend,
> I am most in awe of her.
> > When we first met I was impressed,
> > By her bizarre behavior.
> >
> > That day I had a date with friends,
> > We met to have some lunch.
> > Mae had come along with them,
> > All in all . . . a pleasant bunch.
> >
> > When the menus were presented,
> > We ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups.
> > Except for Mae who circumvented,
> > And said, Ice Cream, please: two scoops.
> >
> > I was not sure my ears heard right,
> > And the others were aghast.
> > Along with heated apple pie,
> > Mae added, completely unabashed.
> >
> > We tried to act quite nonchalant,
> > As if people did this all the time.
> > But when our orders were brought out,
> > I did not enjoy mine.
> >
> > I could not take my eyes off Mae,
> > As her pie a-la-mode went down.
> > The other ladies showed dismay,
> > They ate their lunches silently, and frowned.
> >
> > Well, the next time I went out to eat,
> > I called and invited Mae.
> > My lunch contained white tuna meat,
> > She ordered a parfait.
> >
> > I smiled when her dish I viewed,
> > And she asked if she amused me.
> > I answered, Yes, you do,
> > But also you confuse me.
> >
> > How come you order rich desserts,
> > When I feel I must be sensible?
> > She laughed and said, with wanton mirth,
> > I am tasting all that's possible.
> >
> > I try to eat the food I need,
> > And do the things I should.
> > But life's so short, my friend, indeed,
> > I hate missing out on something good.
> >
> > This year I realized how old I was,
> > She grinned, I've not been this old before.
> > So, before I die, I've got to try,
> > Those things for years I had ignored.
> >
> > I've not smelled all the flowers yet,
> > There's too many books I have not read.
> > There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down
> > And kites to be flown overhead.
> >
> > There are many malls I have not shopped,
> > I've not laughed at all the jokes.
> > I've missed a lot of Broadway Hits,
> > And potato chips and cokes.
> >
> > I want to wade again in water,
> > And feel ocean spray upon my face.
> > Sit in a country church once more,
> > And thank God for It's grace.
> >
> > I want peanut butter every day,
> > Spread on my morning toast.
> > I want un-timed long-distance calls,
> > To the folks I love the most.
> >
> > I've not cried at all the movies yet,
> > Nor walked in the morning rain.
> > I need to feel wind in my hair,
> > I want to fall in love again.
> >
> > So, if I choose to have dessert,
> > Instead of having dinner.
> > Then should I die before night fall,
> > I'd say I died a winner.
> >
> > Because I missed out on nothing,
> > I filled my heart's desire.
> > I had that final chocolate mousse,
> > Before my life expired.
> >
> > With that, I called the waitress over,
> > I've changed my mind, it seems.
> > I said, I want what she is having,
> > Only add some more whipped-cream!
> >
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