Bear Rhymes

These days,

I look and feel like a bear.

I wear a big baggy underwear,

don't give me a stare,

it might tear.

Mirror me, I dare,

Glass will shatter if I bare.

My coat and blue jeans are for sale.

I'm looking for a new weight scale,

The old one broke as it was frail.

Come challenge me for half-splits,

But only with chips and honey dips.

I'm not the one to give up,

Come try me, I'll beat you to sugar syrup.

Don't ask me why I hibernate ?

I get angry, it's not up for debate.

After a careful thought,

I find myself a spot.

Not on a gym workout slot,

But on a nice cozy cot.

- AH 09/15/20

Author's Note

just a fun poke at myself, trying to get back to my fitness routine !
humor is the best medicine, they say :)

Reviews

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Abhi. COVID has a lot to answer for! It affected us all in different ways, but it's good to have a few pounds extra to lose because if one got ill, they have it to lose and don't look as gaunt as they would if they didn't have it to lose. Don't lose too much weight, Abhi. I am sure you look amazing as you are, my dear friend! I need to get more fit than I am! Wishing you a very blessed day and a wonderful new week too...

[Abhilash Hegde]

Yes, COVID was difficult times for everyone and so true it affected us all so much in many ways. Glad, we have that behind now. Thanks for reading this write and sharing your wonderful thoughts. Appreciate it! Take care, Marie.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Abhi... Take very good care of you too, dear friend, keep safe and well. Every second person in Ireland has the latest Covid deviant which starts with feeling unwell and a sore throat. Wonder if this virus will always be with us in one form or another, Abhi. Have a very lovely day and a blessed new week ahead too...

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Abhilash, I think there are many who are coming to terms with an excess of a few pounds gained while the gyms were closed and restrictions in place. This made me smile and yes, it is good to share some humour in these troubling times. Take care poet.

Chris

[Abhilash Hegde]

Yes, very true Chris. We can use some humour to keep ourselves bright in these troubling times. Thank you for visiting and reading this write. I'm glad to know it made you smile :)

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It's been a total year for hibernation with this virus wreaking havoc on our lives and our waistlines. Somehow I don't think you are alone in having put on a few kilos! I enjoyed the humorous twist in the end here; it's time to reverse the schedule....on the treadmill first and then on the cot for a nap! Nicely witty, Abhilash! :)

[Abhilash Hegde]

Yes, I guess so :) I liked writing this, was a good break from mundane everyday and tried to get some humour out of myself. Thank you Jamila for reading and reviewing the poem.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Sounds a little like the protagonist is way out of shape and no longer fits his clothes but never-the-less is defiant! Like the playful nature of the rhyming.

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you John for a quick review..
The protagonist is none other than myself :):) Wrote it to nudge myself to get back on my workout routine !

[John Alexander McFadyen]

If I can do it you can. I go to the gym 3 times a week and do a 40 minute workout at home six days week. Must admit I did nothing at gym for three months and put on weight due to injury and covid but now back in the swing. It's hard to stay motivated but you are young and can do it!

[Abhilash Hegde]

Awesome, that's pretty regular. Thank you John, that's the exact dose of motivation I'm looking for :)