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

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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.

[Just Kim]

Very creative and fun write, nicely done

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Kym for stopping by and reading. I'm happy to hear you had fun reading :)

[Amber Stone]

But the fun poke at self turned into fantastic amazing good-humored poem, i guess :). Thxs Mr. Hedge.

[Abhilash Hegde]

Hehe, thank you for the kind words. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it :)

[barleygirl]

Many of my fitness fanatic friends have been complaining that 2020 put weight on their bodies! I love your poem about this topic, very timely, & clever with the bear motif. I feel more like a hippo, since my body isn't hairy like a bear, tho! *wink! wink!* Now that my nearby fire has been tamed & the summer heat is gone, I can spend more time doing squats in my garden! Thanks for the lighthearted sassy look at how exercise regimens have been going by the wayside! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Abhilash Hegde]

Haha, I like your squats in the garden, idea. Hold on to this noble thought, before it clots. Exercising ideas have a habit of leaving me before I put them into action :D Thanks for dropping by Margie.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

looking for a new scale....join the crowd, my friend.

This sheltering in place has definitely made us so much less mobile...
and the weight finds our bodies and doesn't let go.

[Abhilash Hegde]

haha... very true, weight has found its way back during these times. Thanks for reading, Jacob.

[Paul Bell]

The first thing that happened here in lockdown was the advice you could go out for an hour every day and exercise.
The next week everyone was sporting the latest sports gear, grannies and grandpas, people who thought gyms were alien testing centres were suddenly going through the motions of being sporty.

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Paul for stopping by, Paul. Nice to hear your thoughts on these hard Covid times.

[Dave Brown]

I have to admit that as I get older the cozy cot is ever more appealing and it has nothing to do with COVID

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thanks for reading Dave and sharing your thoughts.

[X]

Hahaha...adorable! Reminds me of Shel Silverstein poems...check out SICK my favorite poem of all time!

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Kira for reading. I'm glad to know you liked it :) Btw, I checked out - SICK poem, it's wonderfully written and enjoyed reading it. Such a fun description of the Kid's innocence in finding ways to turn up Sick. Thanks for the recommendation!

[X]

My pleasure :)

[Tabby Mac]

Funny and clever. I enjoyed this one. ~Tabby

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Tabby!

[Tabby Mac]

It was my pleasure! I can’t wait to read more!

[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 :)