Personal struggles
exorcised in public;
Redemption of that
which has been lost -
fitness, safety,
sanity, control?
When did life become
such a menace
that we have to fight
tooth and nail
to survive it;
To walk the searing tightrope
that alone brings
equilibrium and peace?
Life IS the threat, not under it;
We have to show it who's boss,
that we are master and not slave,
the head and not the tail...
Though, looking around
at us many bedraggled wrecks
being put through our paces
by torturous bits of equipment,
you would think that,
for the most part,
we would much rather
wave the white flag
and throw in the towel;
To lie down
and let life
have it's way with us!
Want to review or comment on this poem?
Need a FREE Reader Membership?
Reviews of "At The Gym"
Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on June 6, 2004
Yes, yes.....I too have been guilty of throwing in the white towel. Ahhhhhhh buggar it....It's my life.......lol
great write......ty, Dani (who is off to eat ice-cream with Dana) :op
oh my yessssssssss
we do appraise ourselves on a daily basis........thats why we prepare so well........and who but ourselves can grant the permission to throw in that white towel! lol..........plus its not to bad to cuddle up with and snooze! lol ty for this glimpse into your arena......pax A
Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on June 4, 2004
Kate, Dana is onto the right idea. If your house is made of cards ...
I will huff and puff until I blow it down. But if, as I think, it is built on a foundation of love and hope; it is I who will walk the line for you. But I don't mind at all. It will be a pleasure. You name it and I will carry it out. Is that fair enough?
Walk standing on my head, upside down, backwards. Yes, I will absolutely, positively do it Kate. I have nothing to lose but my heart ro the "Princess Of The Morning." Hugs Bill xx
Oh...Kate...this is super!
I am one of those who loses a few calories a day by waving
the white flag and throwing in the towel. Now...If I could
swim well, I'd go AFTER it, and that way might lose a few
more calories!
Thanks for the comment on my latest poem. You are so sweet!
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on June 4, 2004
Yup, same inventors as the torture rack.
Have fun on the hamster wheel..
Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on June 4, 2004
Yes never throw that towel, Kate!! Take a shower you will need it <GRIN>..I am sure you will be sweating after your workout!!MORE SMILES!!!! YES NEVER SURRENDER!!
Debs
Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on June 4, 2004
Good write, Poet!!! Never Surrender!!! I think I can now go to the gym… on second thought, I better make sure “The Good Doctor” will allow me to make the journey… probably not…lol. Thank You for sharing Your remarkable Talents and Poetry, Poet Kate Burnside.
have you tried the jane fonda work-out? Stress-free and remember lizzy of GMTV? Exercise is sooooooooo good for the soul- no gain without pain, as in fitness so in poetry... oh lord, this tortured soul! Nice write Kate!
Thirteen Sick Tasteless Classics, Part V
Thirteen Sick Tasteless Classics, Part V is humorous adult literature featuring adult content and language. The work satirizes and spoofs thirteen classic tales from U.S. and British literature, a
Share
Print
Save
Follow
great write......ty, Dani (who is off to eat ice-cream with Dana) :op
we do appraise ourselves on a daily basis........thats why we prepare so well........and who but ourselves can grant the permission to throw in that white towel! lol..........plus its not to bad to cuddle up with and snooze! lol ty for this glimpse into your arena......pax A
I will huff and puff until I blow it down. But if, as I think, it is built on a foundation of love and hope; it is I who will walk the line for you. But I don't mind at all. It will be a pleasure. You name it and I will carry it out. Is that fair enough?
Walk standing on my head, upside down, backwards. Yes, I will absolutely, positively do it Kate. I have nothing to lose but my heart ro the "Princess Of The Morning." Hugs Bill xx
I am one of those who loses a few calories a day by waving
the white flag and throwing in the towel. Now...If I could
swim well, I'd go AFTER it, and that way might lose a few
more calories!
Thanks for the comment on my latest poem. You are so sweet!
Have fun on the hamster wheel..
Debs