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Poetry Corner

6 replies

KeepOnKeepingOn25 · 03/03/2025 21:03

A Well Trodden Path

What kind of day will I wear today?
Look at the scales, what do they say?

Delighted, happy, frustrated or sad,
I don’t really reckon there’s much chance of glad.

Not today in any case,
Moving at such a sluggish pace.

Must work harder on my choices,
Must try to still harsh inside voices.

Did I drink enough water?
Were my cals what they oughta?

Protein protein must get more,
Fibre, whole grains, veg galore.

Didn’t have a blow out, but certainly not my best,
Sugar cravings a bloomin pest.

Breakfast was absent, lunch was light, dinner was fine so I might be alright.

Then again, is ignorance bliss?
Shall I just get on and give it a miss?

So many weathers the scales can bring,
but right now not sure which way they will swing.

The sun is shining brightly and I feel ok,
Maybe I just won’t look today! 🫣

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KeepOnKeepingOn25 · 03/03/2025 21:04

Just a bit of fun! :)

Does anyone else fancy sharing a poem?

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KeepOnKeepingOn25 · 04/03/2025 16:25

Words

I hate the word fat
A shaming word
that hits like a bat.
It sounds like cat
(and I do like cat)
Or a friendly word
like chat

Meaning,
so different from sound.
Lots of words
I wish weren’t around.

Big is ok,
Round is demeaning.
Large is horrendous
and curvy appealing.
But fat leaves me flat
and that is just that

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IUsedToBe · 05/03/2025 06:55

Dieting Dilemma

I’m trying to lose weight. It’s really rather hard!
I felt that I should try, my thighs had turned to lard.

First I tried cutting carbs, that made me frustrated.
Although you lose weight, it makes you constipated!

I tried a low-fat diet - did lots of grilling.
The meals were quite tasty, but weren’t very filling.

Then I tried Slim Fast, replacing some meals with shakes.
That left me so hungry, I ate a load of cakes!

I tried Weight Watchers - counting calories, you see.
I ate my allowance before I’d had my tea!

I tried a fibre diet - so good for your heart,
But eating those sprouts and beans really makes you fart!

I tried the juice diet, I drank nothing but juice.
Couldn’t leave the bathroom - I felt like a recluse!

Why does society demand that we be thin?
I’m sick of dieting, I think I’ll pack it in!

I want to enjoy life, and never mind my size.
I’ll chuck my scales in the bin... Pass me those pork pies!

IUsedToBe · 05/03/2025 06:57

Middle-Aged Spread.

As we get older, it’s quite strange
How our bodies begin to change.
Middle-aged spread - no one plans it,
Contents just settle in transit.

KeepOnKeepingOn25 · 06/03/2025 10:03

IUsedToBe · 05/03/2025 06:55

Dieting Dilemma

I’m trying to lose weight. It’s really rather hard!
I felt that I should try, my thighs had turned to lard.

First I tried cutting carbs, that made me frustrated.
Although you lose weight, it makes you constipated!

I tried a low-fat diet - did lots of grilling.
The meals were quite tasty, but weren’t very filling.

Then I tried Slim Fast, replacing some meals with shakes.
That left me so hungry, I ate a load of cakes!

I tried Weight Watchers - counting calories, you see.
I ate my allowance before I’d had my tea!

I tried a fibre diet - so good for your heart,
But eating those sprouts and beans really makes you fart!

I tried the juice diet, I drank nothing but juice.
Couldn’t leave the bathroom - I felt like a recluse!

Why does society demand that we be thin?
I’m sick of dieting, I think I’ll pack it in!

I want to enjoy life, and never mind my size.
I’ll chuck my scales in the bin... Pass me those pork pies!

Love it! ❤️

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KeepOnKeepingOn25 · 06/03/2025 10:03

IUsedToBe · 05/03/2025 06:57

Middle-Aged Spread.

As we get older, it’s quite strange
How our bodies begin to change.
Middle-aged spread - no one plans it,
Contents just settle in transit.

Ah yes, can relate! 😅❤️

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