John Watt Poet Rhyme

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3 Cheers For the Gear

What makes the hiking up mountains more striking?
What makes the driving more fun than arriving?
What makes the ocean-ing worth the sun lotioning?
                                                                                  Gear!

Gear makes the biking much more to my liking,
Gear makes the camping way less spirit-damping,
Gear makes the gardening less callous-hardening,     
                                                       Let's hear it for Gear!

Now softball-leaguing is way more intriguing,
Now boogie boarding is much more rewarding, 
Now even jogging feels less like a flogging,
                                                      3 cheers for the Gear!


               Titanium! Spandex! Aluminum! Latex!
                       Hi-tech! All-weather! Light as a feather!

           No wonder I struggled for many a year -
                  I had not the wherewithal to buy the gear!

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Kim Rodrigues November 2, 2020 at 7:09 PM So great...gear and all! John Watt November 2, 2020 at 8:39 PM Thank you for digging deep to find this, Kim

Andrea Dietrich May 25, 2020 at 1:39 PM I saw your autobiographical ones just now, which I had commented to and found to be so endearing. I had seen this one before too . I think it's especially innovative and charming. Maybe I have already seen all your list. On I continue!! John Watt November 2, 2020 at 8:41 PM Thank you, my dear friend.

Michelle Faulkner May 14, 2020 at 12:04 PM I see the gear is near and dear to you - fun, clever rhyming in this! John Watt May 14, 2020 at 1:53 PM I see what you did here and it brought me cheer! Thanks Michelle!

Eve Roper April 8, 2020 at 12:24 AM Congratulations on your win, John. Hugs Eve John Watt April 8, 2020 at 1:13 AM Thank you, dear Eve! Always happy to have you stop by for a friendly visit!

Wendy Watson April 7, 2020 at 4:12 AM I really enjoyed the rhythmic flow and rhyme embraced in this fun poem, John. It sounds as though you're quite the sportsman! It must be frustrating to be limited during the current situation. We are so blessed here to have a spacious garden to jog around! John Watt April 7, 2020 at 11:47 AM I am trying to think less on what I'm doing without, and focus on gratitude for what I do have, as you are with your garden. My one visit to the U.K. impressed me with the fabulous gardens, so lovingly designed, maintained and enjoyed by all. Thanks for the comment on rhythm and rhyme; it means so much coming from one whom I respect in those very areas. Grace and peace ~ John

Sonia Walker April 6, 2020 at 8:53 PM John, a fun rhyming poem to read. Congratulations on the placement of your poem. ~ Sonia John Watt April 7, 2020 at 11:41 AM Thank you Sonia! Grateful to wake up today and see your encouraging words. Be safe ~ John

Susan Ashley March 11, 2020 at 8:30 PM 3 cheers for your outstanding poem, John! I love all the internal and end rhymes as well as the jaunty rhythm! A captivating and engaging piece that had me smiling.. again. Loved it! Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan John Watt March 11, 2020 at 9:43 PM Gosh Susan, thanks for going back to the archives! So glad you liked this little whimsy, your comment sure made me smile! Fondly, John

Andrea Dietrich February 21, 2020 at 8:41 PM John you actually made GEAR sound exciting. I love this one. And how you made the -ing endings cleverly, such as sun lotioning. I really enjoy a fun poem like this and it was quite creative. this is your second post at Soup. To ensure I read all your poems and be caught up, I shall try to read at least one a day going UP the list from the bottom to the top!! Have a nice saturday. I will hit the gym , the wonderful massage bed and then have lunch with a good friend. Top off with Call Of the Wild John Watt February 22, 2020 at 12:44 AM Andrea, I would try to do the same for your list, but it would take 8.6 years! I wish I'd taken those Evelyn Wood speed-reading classes in college!

Laura Leiser May 19, 2016 at 9:03 PM I like the fun and lighthearted attitude that is conveyed about sporting gear...a subject I would never think of writing about! Enjoyed the read! John Watt October 14, 2021 at 3:36 PM Laura, your early encouragement to me when I first started was a huge reason I kept submitting poems and entering contests. Thank you dear friend!