Resolution

You have thought you'd like to diet? Well, take my advice: don't try it Unless you can scram—you'll find Soon as you make up your mind, All the friends you ever knew Start right in, inviting you Out to dinner, lunch or tea— And it always puzzles me How the scales can climb so far With that snack of caviar!

Well, there WERE some things I tasted— Seemed a shame to have them wasted; Yes, I'll find a hide-away And count calories—some day!