L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Give a Royal Flip

Bleeding through the most perplexing pain
No sure what the reward is to be gained
From suffering, though some do believe
[Yet they cannot adequately explain],
And I have often wondered about such
Without having myself suffered that much.

“No pain, … no gain” is that crafty cliché
Designed to enhance a gym membership
Keeping the overweight sufferer hanging
Even if most couldn’t give a royal flip,
Losing it today; then gaining it back tenfold
Obesity seems as inevitable as growing old.

Some perverted men want their women fat
Encouraging them to eat beyond their fill,
Displaying their extra layers of rolling flesh
Without regard to the physical disorders ‘til
It’s too late to do something positive, you see
I am just happy as a lark, this isn’t about me.

Written September 11, 2022

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Bill Baker September 13, 2022 at 3:58 PM Good poem with like outcomes, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessing Bill L Milton Hankins September 13, 2022 at 7:16 PM Thanks Bill

Caren Krutsinger September 13, 2022 at 6:33 AM "Obesity seems as inevitable as growing old." Sadly I find this to be true. L Milton Hankins September 13, 2022 at 8:35 AM Yes, I believe it is, Caren...and sadly so.

Michael Tor September 12, 2022 at 3:36 AM Milton did you know Americans spend 66 Billion dollars on diets every year. It is a struggle for many. They say that 40 percent of all Americans are obese. That is startling to say the least. With so many problems in the world people turn to eating as an escape mechanism so sad to know. Your poetry brings that to the spotlight, thanks for sharing... L Milton Hankins September 12, 2022 at 8:09 AM You're welcome, Michael. Thank you for being such a faithful reader of my jots and commenting with such precision with thought-provoking commentary. I thoroughly enjoy it.

Gershon Wolf September 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM Pretty interesting write there, Milt! I try to avoid the jelly rolls in both donuts and women. lol. :) gw L Milton Hankins September 11, 2022 at 6:03 PM Thanks, gw. As I said, I didn't have me in mind when I wrote it.