Tag: Fitness
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Poem: Weigh In
Weigh In Need to diet, try to fit in To society that promotes thin. Once could tickle throat with feather, Take pills, enemas, what ever. Now they say it’s a disorder, Not a fad, where is the border? – Skinny is still the style of choice. Fat people, to be thin, rejoice. Lift weights, do…
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Poem: Out and Do
Out and Do – Out and Do. Do, do, do. Kids are mopey, and blue. Must get them out of house In sunshine, let them douse. – Try to keep my kids lean They must turn off machine. TV and PC games Often are things to blame. – Get kids outside for walk, Joining friends,…
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Poem on Kickstarting an Exercise Regime
Kick Box – Been unfit for many years. Thought of workouts, brought tears. Not always such a sloth be, When young, I had energy. – Years of working 9 to 5, Raised my kids, strived to survive. Did not take PT classes. Now am slow as molasses. – Habits form, not all for good. Not…
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Poem on Keeping Brain in Shape
Brain Work – Expectations set for a Child Influences, whether harsh or mild. For me, low hurdles were set. Acting dumb. . . expectations met. – Brain became lazy, ‘til one day Concentration was left at bay. Tired of ridicule as stupid. Others saw not, me as I did. – Determined to prove myself smart.…