RICHARD SIMMONS

Just for fun.

Many an glorious sight has been seen by my eyes
But none so amazing as yesterdays surprise
See years of abuse and living in a cruel denial
Along with a poor diet had me feeling sick and vile
I hid behind words like stout, portly even rawboned
Because saying I was fat just could not be condoned
Steps were like mountains by the sound of my breath
Red faced, heart pounding, I was in the grip of death
That was when he appeared and changed my life
Making me step back and put down the fork and knife
My trips for fast food he replaced with the salad bar
Never again would I dine in the confines of my car
Fruits and vegetables became the mainstay of my meals
Because my goal in life is to one day know how thin feels
I know it's possible now because Richard Simmons I did meet
And for the first time in years I can see my feet
                     Bear

Author's Note

I leave most punctuation to the reader that they can read the poem in their own meter, mood and motility. I thank you for taking the time to read my work.

Reviews

[Alfred Kukitz]

I love this poem. Endearing, filled with a bit of comic undertone, confident in its assertion that change will come.

Regards,
Al

[Bear]

Thank you Al, I am glad you enjoyed it, I will return the read and review favor as soon as I can.

[Robert]

This is a great story of how you accomplished something you set out to achieve, Good for you! Richard Simmons such a funny guy, the tank top, loose fitting short shorts and the crazy hair. He always made me laugh and that alone was something he had such talent in doing and then on top of that look how many people he helped lose weight. Enjoyable read.

[Bear]

I was just responding to your comment on The First Time saying you should read this one but you beat me to it, and thanks for taking the time to leave your thoughts and feel free to stop by any time :~)

[Robert]

No problem, and I will for sure.

[Tom McRoberts]

A really nice poem. I don't know much about Richard Simmons other than the way he's portrayed in American comedy, kind of silly, so going into this I didn't know what to expect. The poem is, a little silly, not afraid to laugh, but there also seems to be a sincerity to it. It's a fine balance. Great work, Bear!

[Bear]

For years Simmons was a weight loss guru, has a show on TV and made many Videos. That is the worst thing about getting old, your always making references to things that occurred before the person your talking with was even born. Talk about making you feel even older Ha! Ha! Good thing I have a younger friend who keeps reminding me just how old I am Ha! Ha! Just kidding.