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Flabulous

When someone says, “You look flabulous”! Is it just a slip of the tongue Or are they trying to let you know You're not trim like when you were young! Words can be cruel and hurtful at times Specially if they're close to the truth Sometimes they can hurt you so badly You get into the gin and vermouth! This worldwide scourge of obesity Is as serious as it's ever been On average about sixty percent of us Can be considered anything but lean! It's a scourge that afflicting all mankind In this world of instant things Microwave meals at your fingertips You're eating at the sound of the ding! So when someone says, “You look flabulous”! It's a warning your life is in danger Get on that bike or run a few miles Take this advice from this flabulous stranger!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 7/20/2015 12:07:00 AM
Very clever one here!! Love the message, as always. Really like the fourth stanza in particular. Always, Laura
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/20/2015 8:08:00 AM
You are always so kind to me my sweet! Love, Jack xxxx
Date: 8/16/2012 6:21:00 PM
Jack... I'm gonna take this run.... I'm not heavy... love your poem.... very different but in a way truthful.... thanks...pd
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/16/2012 6:35:00 PM
I'm on a mission! Have lost 18.6 pounds since June 4th. How you ask? LOL Well, I ride my stationary bike for 15 minutes three times a day. Salad once every day and NO SNACKING AFTER 6:00 PM! Thanks for dropping by, my friend! LOve and big hugs, Jack xxxxxxxx

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