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.

[Keith]

Oh s**t, Sir! How much applause do you want, I can go and get some more if you don't kill me.
.... Well its working mate, great tongue in cheek read.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Keith

[TL Boehm]

I totally admire discipline and this poem. I would be a body builder myself if I had that type of discipline but I am physically a lazy person. I don't like exercise and I abhore sweating. so....the heavies thing I lift is my dinner plate.
Kudos to you. It takes a lot of work to build muscle like that. A LOT.

[Baby Ricochet]

What can I say, It's my thing. Thank you tl

[Marie]

I'm OCD myself. I get very upset and anxious if something prevents me from following my daily exercise routine. Of course I don't lift weights.But I can do a shoulder stand and put my feet on the floor behind my head.

[Baby Ricochet]

I can't even think about doing that

[Rene Velez]

I was benching 285 reps of 10, 375 negative, and 405 squat, that was my max, now I'm just cardio and light weight high reps, working out clears the mind, helps with writing too, mind and body need to be one, enjoyed Ric.

[Baby Ricochet]

I hit 365 for a power rep on flat bench last Friday and 295 for 1 rep on incline. I must have been feeling inspired that day. Squats aren't my strong suit. I typically work up to 315 for 6 -10 reps, depending on how good I feel and how much my knees hurt that day.

[Baby Ricochet]

Working out really does clear the mind. Thanks for stopping by rene

[SyberRose]

I heard Arnold Schwarzenegger once say it is better then an orgasm...so I can see why you do it ha..Rose

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you rose

[Angi]

I think you look amazing, Baby, and that ain't no lie. This poem had me laughing! Where else can a person see Emo chicks, ginormous thighs, wife beater t's, comic heros wresting grizzly bears, Heaven's fitness center and a man trying to crush Saturn with his bare hands? It's all you, mister! Ha! Enjoyed this read immensely. Angi~

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you angi

[Emerald Seas]

I understand bodybuilding and being fit, I just don't see the attraction to being huge. I dated a bodybuilder that was monsterous for a very brief period - found out he was doing steriods and told him to pack sand.
Maybe it is the attention bodybuilders receive due to their disproportionate size from the average guy? :) I could go on, but we'll leave that topic alone! haha...
You definitely nailed the poem, Mark!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Sarah

[OTownPete]

Body building isn't just an obsession, it's more a religeon to those who practice it faithfully. I think you nailed it Mark. Your friend in words, Pete

[Baby Ricochet]

yes it is. Thank you Pete

[Frieda P]

I wish my son had stuck with this obsession instead....ha, had to laugh at the comment about the small hands Baby...nuff said, good one.

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you Frieda

[Jack...]

I think everyone should be able to do what they want to do and be proud of it (well except serial killers and terrorists). I too work on building my body, my regiment is beer, my midsection is growing in leaps and bounds.

Very cool my friend but please, don't crush Saturn.

[Baby Ricochet]

lol! I swear I won't. Thank you Jack