Francine Roberts Poet Limerick

As Summer Approaches

I'm off once again to the tread machine.

As summer approaches, I must be lean.

For my ever-growing girth

Controls feelings of self-worth.

Twenty pounds must go before summer's seen.







for the "Battle of the Bulge" limerick contest

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Paloma Walker August 14, 2022 at 5:40 PM I loved your little poem. It made me chuckle initially, but it is seriously an issue so many have. We can't enjoy the summer and feel "good enough" unless we match society's image of beauty.

Juan Paolo Galua July 23, 2010 at 5:04 AM really funny Francine..thanks for the laugh again..^_^ v

Sharon Tideswell May 24, 2010 at 10:12 AM Ah, the dreaded tread machine. Nice limerick, good luck in the contest.

John Freeman May 23, 2010 at 7:20 PM Awesome take for the contest, Francine. I wish you the very best. Agape, Moses

Caryl Muzzey May 23, 2010 at 2:09 PM A wonderful limerick! I enjoyed, good luck in the contest. Caryl

Amy Green May 23, 2010 at 9:58 AM Good write!

Dr.Ram Mehta May 23, 2010 at 3:25 AM A very nice humorous poem. read mine for a diagnose. Good luck in the contest

Margaret Foster May 22, 2010 at 8:07 PM Hi Francine, Lots of hard work these infernal machines :):) good one...cheers Margaret

Debbie Guzzi May 22, 2010 at 5:42 PM good one! That mid section is a killer....really! Gah! I should join you!

Larry Belt May 22, 2010 at 3:31 PM Good one Francine Good Luck.....Larry