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Snack Time

Time to Hide From Your Problems

By Paul StewartPublished 3 years ago β€’ 1 min read
Snack Time
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When the snacks run out

It's time to deal with your life

Carbs can't solve problems

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Thanks for reading my latest entry into the Time Capsule Haiku Challenge. I was influenced by a couple of poems I did recently about marshmallows and donuts.

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Paul Stewart

Award-Winning Writer, Poet, Scottish-Italian, Subversive.

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  • Poppy 2 years ago

    Don't tell me this!! Let me live in denial πŸ˜‚

  • JBaz3 years ago

    Maybe they don't solve a problem but they put them aside if only for a moment.

  • Right you are! Naughty am I. I try but can't abstain. LOL

  • No, this must never happen. Reality is no good. I must be on a perpetual sugar high!!! Get me an IV.

  • That’s harsh

  • Coffffeeeeeeee! Coffee solves problems! K byeeee

  • Heather Hubler3 years ago

    They can't? I feel like I should give them a chance, lol!!! Loved it!!!!

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    You speak the truth, Paul! I think we all try to momentarily escape with a snack here and there πŸ˜… I do!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Just don't run out.

  • C. H. Richard3 years ago

    Even chips? lol. So true and great motivational Haiku

  • Donna Renee3 years ago

    I beg to differ... have you tried potatoes?? haha

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