Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Fat

Americans are way too fat;
That’s what statistics say,
For 65 percent weigh more
Than what they ought to weigh.

With explanations varied
There is always an excuse
Why, despite a stringent diet,
People’s poundage won’t reduce.

I was once a trifle heavy
And I hated buying clothes;
Every bulge upon my body
Seams and zippers would expose.

Yet I see so many out there
From the plump to the obese
Who, for reasons I can’t fathom,
With their weight have made their peace.

Are they capable of changing?
Though the experts tell us so,
Most will keep on growing bigger;
As to why, we’ll never know.

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Lyric Man June 21, 2018 at 8:15 AM Ilene.. I love your daily, fresh look at life. This one is great! People don't like the way they look or feel but they can't put the food down. Today there are so many things in our food that makes it addictive, but there's no excuse for our obese society.

Caren Krutsinger June 20, 2018 at 3:22 PM I cannot believe it is only 65 percent; I would say they must be including the children then.

Trevor Mcleod June 20, 2018 at 2:43 PM Great choice of words Ilene. They were all over the place. Love it when the mind jumps. That's not a weight joke. LOL Trevor

Gershon Wolf June 18, 2018 at 6:05 PM ---Because they haven't read your poem yet … This needs to be shouted coast-to-coast with the word FAT in neon lights … not 'a little heavy' or 'a tad overweight' or 'pleasingly plump' or 'chubby' and all those euphemisms---but FAT FAT FAT. (To bring back a sense of shame, it needs to be shouted and screamed from the rooftops!) … By the way, it worked for me: Someone called me 'FAT' and I lost 35 pounds. Still have 30 to go, but no one calls me "FAT" anymore. Great write! :) Gershon

Jan Allison June 18, 2018 at 5:28 PM It looks like nothing has changed Ilene, It's been many many years since I went to the US but one thing I noticed was the food was cheap and the portions were ENORMOUS - a 'starter' salad was as big as a main course I had back at home - am glad we were only there on a 10 day holiday or I would have come back stones heavier!:-( hugs jan xx