Opening the Gyms

The governor announced that gyms
Will open in a week
So all the fitness freaks can start
Improving their physique.

At just one-third capacity,
Facilities will let
Much fewer members enter
To absorb each other’s sweat.

Despite the mandatory masks,
(Assuming all comply)
There will not be a surface
That remains germ-free and dry.

Yet hordes will flock to exercise
And take it all in stride,
While others, me among them,
Will continue walks outside.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Watt Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Walking is the ideal exercise, no reservations, fees, extravagant gear, or wiping equipment. Glad you're doing it regularly, you've inspired me to get back into it.
Rigoler Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Smart lady, Ilene. Male body building is the height of vanity! Talk about dumbbells! / M
Pettit Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 11:50 PM
As usual, this submission has the great descriptive quality all of your work displays.
Adams Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 6:40 PM
100% agree with this. My wife got a kick out of it to. Ridiculous what's going on these days. Well done my friend and a FAV for me!.......pat
Wolf Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 4:54 PM
But ilene! What about your 'physique?!' Gotta get in that gym! lol. ~ Charles Atlas
Kauffman Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 4:40 PM
I love your irrepressible sense of humor, ilene! Your muse is an imp! I'm with you and your walk! Have been walking, with ankle or wrist weights, for more years than I am going to admit to! So glad you are fellow walker! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and the smile!
Krutsinger Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 3:54 PM
I am completely bamboozled by the logic of this. I hope all goes well, but Ilene I think you are wise to avoid these Petrie dishes.
Leffanta Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 1:58 PM
Just the stench in Junior High School was enough to put me off gyms for a lifetime! A walk in the fresh air makes my day! Well said! Aloha! Rico
Cunningham Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 1:39 PM
I agree, walks outside are a much safer bet. Tom
Allison Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 1:36 PM
A fabulous rhyme Ilene, I am not a gym bunny but i do enjoy my walks but have just picked up an exercise bike at a car boot sale (bargain at £10) i use it every day and it will be so useful when the weather turns bad:-) hugs Jan xx
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