I had shepherds’ pie for my breakfast…
It isn’t as bad as it seems…
After nearly a week of not eating a thing
A good meal was the stuff of my dreams.
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A mouthful of toast had been madness…
A yoghurt as good as it got…
After turning my stomach with every delight
I would rather go hungry than not.
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It is not like I didn’t give it my best shot
I had cooked and attempted to chew it,
And although I could probably lose the odd pound*
This was not the best way I could do it.
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I’d stocked up the fridge, there was good stuff to eat
But here all I was doing was picking…
The fish ate their way through the nice crispy veg
While the dog ate her way through the chicken.
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I had just about given up trying to eat,
And was sticking to milk and cornflakes,
When my poor abused stomach asserted itself
With a rumble and started to ache.
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“You could make shepherds’ pie with the stuff in the fridge.”
I had made it and stored it in hope…
Expecting the small dog would gobble that too
Long before my digestion could cope.
*
So I dove for the fridge, switched the oven up high…
I would take my digestion by storm!
And I hoped all the while that the hunger would last
While the pie in the oven got warm.
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So I had shepherds’ pie for my breakfast.
And the small dog had shepherds’ pie too.
‘Cause I only ate half, and yet feel like a whale
Who’s uncomfortably beached from the Blue.
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But its progress of sorts, and a triumph!
A real, proper, savoury meal,
After days eating less than a dieting mouse
Eating that much was quite a big deal.
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So the moral… there always must be one,
Or why would a story be told?
Is sometimes the body knows best what it needs…
So don’t let its breakfast go cold.
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* Look, it’s poetry… “more than the odd pound…” wouldn’t scan….
Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
I hope you enjoyed every mouthful.
I’m sure ‘More than the odd pound’ was excessive anyway so what did scan was perfect.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Sadly, all too true, David xxx
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Progress comes with tiny bites. I’m glad you’re feeling a little better.
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So am I, Marilyn. Another few days and I’ll be right 🙂
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Ha ha ha! Love it! Glad you’re feeling better-there are more peculiar things you could have had…like beef stroganoff.. but shepherds pie did the trick!
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There are… and I’ve probably eaten them at some point 😉
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Get well soon, Sue.
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Thanks Richard…getting there 🙂
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Good. 🤕😷
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shepherds pie is yummo
;D
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Good comfort food 🙂
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truly, yes ❤
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Sue has been off colour this week and not able to eat very much.. but glory be she fancied Shepherd’s Pie for breakfast.. for those who are not familiar with Shepherd’s Pie.. no Shepherds were injured in the making.. but Ani did also benefit… a little verse to whet your appetite this morning.
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I like a Shepherd’s pie now and again, and I would definitely eat it for breakfast! Glad you are starting to be on the mend now, Sue 🙂
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First thing I’ve actually fancied to eat in a week 🙂
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I hope it kick starts your appetite now 🙂
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So do I… thoughI can see certain benefits to not having eaten for a few days 😉
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Well yes there is always that side 😀
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A little goes a long way – be better!
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Glad you’re on the road to recovery Sue 😊
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Love this! I am so glad you are getting better !
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so glad you seem to be on the mend, Sue. Nothing wrong with your mind, I see!
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Glad you’re feeling better, Sue. Who’s to say what we should eat and when… only us.Jx
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Sue’s on the mend 😀
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Glad to hear you’re on the mend, Sue.
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Fantastic! I am glad to hear you were feeling better.
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A very cute poem!! Get better soon. My hubby loves shepherd’s pie and I make it for him as a treat. Being vegetarian I don´t eat it but have made a vege version a couple of times which was very good. Would that be a shepherdless pie??
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Ah, food! I’m happy to hear there is some improvement. I hope for more wellness with each passing moment!
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Comfort food always works. It’s the very reason for its name. Well done. Feel better, Sue. ☺
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Reblogged this on Sun in Gemini and commented:
She’s definitely on the mend. Derbyshire, tomorrow should do the rest…
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After the last week or so, you can probably stand to add the off pound or two! And Ani got to share! I’m delighted to know you are healing.
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I hope you’re feeling better. Isn’t it strange what your body seems to want when recovering from scourge?
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Glad you are on th emend. Bet Ani is too, if she gets shepherd’s pie for breakfast with you.
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You must be on the mend. Next step is a decent glass of red with the shepherd’s pie for tomorrow’s breakfast!
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Hope you’re on the mend now, Sue 🙂 Funny what the body wants when we’re ill, isn’t it?
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Why not? Breakfast for dinner, dinner for breakfast, lol. Whichever, it sounds yummy, and glad you and Ani enjoyed, and you’re on the mend. 🙂
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Definitely not the weight loss program of choice! Glad you are feeling better, Sue.
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Excellent, Sue.
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