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A Sorry Sight

Woke up this morning feeling fine, looked in the mirror at this body of mine, Said to myself, you're such a disgrace, I can hardly bear to look you in the face. Get out there, get some exercise, Said I'm not fat, see, my shoes still fit. OK I said, now joking apart The bloke in the mirror is a sad old fart, My trainers I found under the bed, on the floor, The shorts had somehow shrunk in the drawer. My vest, for the running, gave me no mirth, Just about stretched round my widening girth. Now dressed and ready, baseball cap on my pate, With a determined look on my face, I got to the gate, Had to rest and wait for my breath to abate, Oh dear me ! I'm in such a state. Start with a short walk I think that is best, Anything more could mean cardiac arrest. Just down to the square will do for today, While the Taverna is shut, it's safer that way. Three short hilly roads I had to traverse, Now I have to go back, the same in reverse. Easy downhill thought it was a doddle, Harder going back as I started to waddle. Out of breath, I had to stop and wait, Again for my breathing to abate. Onward and upward I said to myself, You know this can only be good for your health. Managed to get home and and hadn't expired Sat on the porch, I perspired. So very tired. But I did my first foray into this exercise plan, I hope I can live to be a fitter old man. © Dave Timperley 25 July 2018

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Date: 7/25/2018 5:03:00 PM
Great one! Determination :)
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Dave Timperley
Date: 7/26/2018 3:10:00 AM
More wishful thinking than determination Heidi. Thanks for stopping by. God Bless. D.
Date: 7/25/2018 4:38:00 PM
This one is very funny, Dave. Had me laughing all the way through. Hey Dave, round is a shape:)
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Date: 7/26/2018 3:12:00 AM
My doctor said that when I told him I needed to get into shape. I like my doctor lol. Thanks for commenting David. God Bless. D.

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