Arachibutyrophobia

For all you are 
and all that I hope to be
there is something about me
you simply can't see

behind closed lips
are bumps that hinder
eyes wide open
by a snack that will linger

it stays on top
and will not let go
is it fear 
or something I know?

A spoon fed snack
or something between slices
once spread it is one that entices

I want it so ...
oh yes so bad
but once I have it
it will make me so sad

for as much as I love it
I fear it much more
for it will stick 
and cause a sore

Fear overcomes me 
and prevents me from joy
much more than the fear
of losing love from a boy

so I look upon you 
as you partake of it's pleasure
and I sit here not jealous
but happy you treasure

something I fear 
but wish so that I could
enjoy it like you 
I know that I should

just let go and 
remember the facts
peanut butter is good
and is not made of tacks.

 

The next time you bite
into a sandwich with jelly
and peanut butter and bread
smile big and don't dread

remember me who loves it so
but can't let it be mine
for once it is stuck
it will be there for time

 

Arachibutyrophobia
a paralyzing fear
hold the pleasure close
for me hold it dear.

Author's Note

Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth - I won the best speech in speech class with this subject.

Reviews

[L.G. Knight]

This is so CUTE!!!!! I really love it. It's light and airy and just makes you feel good even If I did have to try looking the title up in a dictionary lol...

~Frances~

[Kelly D. Burris]

How very witty, and cute! Loved this one, I wasn't aware of this phobia....LOL :)
It did 'stick' in places, but I figured that was intentional (haha).
Nice piece.
Kelly

[Tania Leigh]

A new one on me! That is an incredible and unexpected phobia....thank you for the enlightenment,
and thank you for submitting this to the contest :-)