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3 Cheers For the Gear

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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

Date: 11/2/2020 7:09:00 PM

So great...gear and all!

John Watt
Date: 11/2/2020 8:39:00 PM

Thank you for digging deep to find this, Kim

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/25/2020 1:39:00 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
Date: 11/2/2020 8:41:00 PM

Thank you, my dear friend.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/14/2020 12:04:00 PM

I see the gear is near and dear to you - fun, clever rhyming in this!

John Watt
Date: 5/14/2020 1:53:00 PM

I see what you did here and it brought me cheer! Thanks Michelle!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/8/2020 12:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, John. Hugs Eve

John Watt
Date: 4/8/2020 1:13:00 AM

Thank you, dear Eve! Always happy to have you stop by for a friendly visit!

Wendy Watson

Date: 4/7/2020 4:12:00 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
Date: 4/7/2020 11:47:00 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

Date: 4/6/2020 8:53:00 PM

John, a fun rhyming poem to read. Congratulations on the placement of your poem. ~ Sonia

John Watt
Date: 4/7/2020 11:41:00 AM

Thank you Sonia! Grateful to wake up today and see your encouraging words. Be safe ~ John

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/11/2020 8:30:00 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
Date: 3/11/2020 9:43:00 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

Date: 2/21/2020 8:41:00 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
Date: 2/22/2020 12:44:00 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

Date: 5/19/2016 9:03:00 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
Date: 10/14/2021 3:36:00 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!