Big Dog

I've been struggling with a poem about bodybuilding for some time so hopefully I finally nailed it. I took the photo a couple of weeks ago. God my hands look tiny.

I have a strange obsession
to flat bench 405
I don't know why I want to
So please don't ask me why

Bodybuilders are weirdos
an obsessive lot
we're looking for attention
to show off what we got

Bigger is always better
Ginormous monster thighs
walk around in wife beater tees
and scare off other guys

Some chicks they go crazy for it
others think you're strange
Forget about the emo chicks
They think you're deranged

Little kids are fascinated
they stand still and stare
looking at a comic hero
who wrestles grizzly bears

Some people will do double takes
Sometimes they ask questions
Yo big dog how much you bench
typically gets mentioned

It's some kind of fucked up hobby
The obsession of my life
I'm praying God has a squat rack
in heaven's afterlife

Bodybuilding has purity
with moments of pure zen
Focus on the present moment
or you won't lift it then

Being ginormous is lots of fun
Say anything you want
No one dares to challenge you
They can't get past your front

That's my poem on bodybuilding
I hope to get applause
So now if you'll excuse me please
I'm gonna  blast my quads

Author's Note

A buddy from my corps days recently came for a visit. He hadn't seen me since 2010 and was taken aback by my appearance. "Holy Christ Mark what do you want to do, Crush the planet Saturn?" was his take on it. He didn't get it and that's okay. A lot of people don't. I guess that's why I struggled for so long to write a poem about it. It's a personal choice that seems strange to some but for those of us that are into it, it's fucking awesome. Thank you for reading my poetry. I appreciate it more than you know

Reviews

[Seamstress]

As long as you are healthy, enjoy it and careful to keep from getting hurt then more power to ya. This is a good poem and who cares what others think.

BTW most bodybuilders hands and heads look small compared to their torso and arm size (just my opinon).

[Baby Ricochet]

They do. Thank you seamstress. It's good to hear from you.

[Seamstress]

Thanks Ricochet. I'm known to bounce in on occasion. Keeping busy and trying to publish more of my and Tattered Teddy's old stories.

[Tom]

Whether its picking pansies or pumping iron if your passionate and proud about what you do, that is to be admired and commended and I would encourage it wholeheartedly ! Excellent job Rico, sharing with us the joy and satisfaction you glean through your passion of bodybuilding and converting that into words ( & muscle) !

I feel exactly the same about playing the game of cricket, not everyone cup of tea, but that's not the point is it ?

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you tom

[Phantom Heart]

I just have to say that I love that you are a body building poet. I think it is awesome in its own right. I'm a nutritionist by day, a poet by night myself. I enjoy your work and I value your sense of humor. :) So here's an ovation, you can't hear me clap....But you're a poet, you can imagine!

[Baby Ricochet]

Lol! Thank you Morgan

[Rosalind Gale]

I wish someone would bench-press me. It is amazing how having a child can send men in the opposite direction. Oh well. Always a pleasure to read you, Rico -
Rosalind
-x-

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you rosalind

[Annabelle Lee]

Daaaaaaaamn Rico, you're looking good!!!!!!!!

[Baby Ricochet]

Lol! Thank you annabelle

[Joyce S. Greene]

My father was a champion bench presser even into his seventies (he won championships for his age group), so I totally get it. He never got my poetry though - I once showed him one of my poems I had posted on starlite, and he asked me where I got the picture. lol Good luck with your bench pressing and keep writing - I always know I will come away from your work with a huge smile, and this one has given me a double smile since it brings back such good memories of my Dad.

[Baby Ricochet]

I know a few people who think it's weird I write poetry, That's what happens when you break an expected stereotype. Thank you for stopping by Joyce.

[Baby Ricochet]

Your dad was the king

[Joyce S. Greene]

Your poetry is not very stereotypical either, BR. You're just not a very stereotypical guy! Happy Sunday. :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Happy Sunday to you too Joyce

[Mark]

Heh, I always get a chuckle from reading your work. I'm not sure exactly why ... but I know it has something to do with honesty. Thanks for sharing :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Mark. I appreciate it.

[Corset]

Clapping! That's wonderful, I read a slogan somewhere that I have repeated for years that said " If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch" I don't know why I always loved that. I watched Star trek tonight and it was so sexy when Spock pulled the vulcan move and brought super baddy to his knees and of course brute strength won out , lol, till the girl friend beamed down and zapped the vinegar right out of him...it's even better when chicks kick a*s :) :) I have no clue why I'm rambling maybe you shouldn't post muscle pics lol..

[Baby Ricochet]

Lol! Thank you corset

[Plume de flamme]

Hard work is hard work and healthy body is a healthy body. Excellence is excellence. You excel.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you plume

[Rita L. Sev]

Poetry is about passion... bodybuilding is your passion, and you have written an admirable poem about it! Everybody has something that they love to do that may seem strange to others, but that is the variety of life... Stay strong, in muscle and in words, Mark!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you rita.