Unhealthy Living

He used to wolf down cakes all sweet and sugary,
With carbohydrates off the Richter scale,
He used to eat big creamy buns like buggery,
Until he grew as massive as a whale.

He never ever bothered exercising,
But sat recumbent in his comfy chair,
Quite content, but never realising
The proximity of Death’s relentless stare.

But still for breakfast he’d devour a curry,
Followed by a great big apple tart.
He thought his health was not a source for worry,
Until one day he had a change of heart.