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.

[icelandicblue]

I think many of us have obsessions some are more obvious than others. I liked the poem and thought you explained your love/obsession for it quite well. I especially enjoyed how others react to your physique.

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you blue

[MikeV]

Man i loved this! I was into bodybuilding pretty bad, then i had kids
and stopped working out. Funny thing though is i started working out again just today
im sore as hell and thought about not going again till friday but your poem inspired me to push through the
pain. Great write man, very inspirational :)

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you mike

[Dye]

You know, I hear guys bulk up to compensate for other things.....your "God my hands look tiny." comment isn't helping. LOL

Yeah- I had to go there. Otherwise, to each is own. It's a good thing to have passion about something, so kudos for enjoying what you do.

[Baby Ricochet]

My shoe size is 12 EEE. My c**k when erect is 7.9 inches and it works every time. Don't believe everything you here. That's just hostility towards maleness. I believe I covered that in " Rico's feminine side or lack thereof "

[Dye]

TMI----- Oh my god...LMAO You are too much.....thanks for the laughs. You know I was kidding right?

[Baby Ricochet]

Of course...........

[Dye]

I'm still laughing at the exact measurement...you couldn't say 7, or 7 and a half or even 8....no 7.9 exactly. LOL I do love your sense of humor.

[I Am Svetlana]

I love how you start off with talking about others perceptions and views on body builders. How the kids look at you like you're a hero. That's inspiring! It's never a bad thing to stay in shape and stay healthy, it really must help with your self-confidence. Thanks for this wonderful piece and passion about it.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Svetlana

[Will]

To each their own! You tell a witty and true story with this one, Mark. You use some interesting rhyme, which gets awkward at times but still relatively affective. I particularly liked this line: "I'm praying God has a squat rack in heaven's afterlife." Well done, my friend

[Baby Ricochet]

I had a lot of trouble writing this and the only way I could do it was forget about the meter.

[Will]

Alright. Gotta do what you gotta do.

[Baby Ricochet]

for sure........

[Pryde Foltz]

Great poem about what you love. I enjoyed, but me I like them tall and skinny. lol.

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you pryde