The haikus are wonderful. I can totally relate. I just returned from a trip and downed almost an entire bag of Baskin Robbins SF hard candies on the way. Didn't read 'til later that "Excessive consumption could have a laxative effect". So true, so true . Originally I didn't have a problem with maltitol or any other sweetener. I'm finding the more I eat the more sensitive my body is becoming to it. Can't even eat half a candy bar anymore. Sure wish my body didn't like sweets.