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To Your Health

To Your Health

I read an article that said laughing's good for you
It strengthens the heart muscle, it's something you should do
It made me think about my health and all the things I see
That I should eat to guarantee a new and better me

So I thought that I would change, what do I have to lose
If all the experts say its right, it must not be a ruse
I just got back from shopping, bought a lot of healthy things
I'm going to test the theory, see what improvements that it brings

Today, while on my treadmill, I snacked on tofu puffs
While lifting dead weights with my arms, but that was not enough
I quenched my thirst with carrot juice, all freshly squeezed of course
And munched on a granola bar, a sure heart healthy source

I had a bowl of Cheerios, floating in some Silk
I'd heard that it was healthier then even nonfat milk
For lunch I had a yogurt, it was the non fat kind
I also hid the salt shaker, out of sight, out of mind

Later in the day I thought I'd like to take a break
So to sooth my hunger, I munched on a rice cake
By dinner  I was ravenous, my cravings unfulfilled
This healthy kick that I was on was not as it was billed

I guess I need to give more thought to the changes I will make
But for now I'll finish up, this inch thick pan seared steak
Perhaps I moved too quickly, cause I don't like the food I bought
So starting with tomorrow,  I'll just laugh a lot


Placed 12th in D.P."s ANY FUNNY POEM contest

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Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 7/16/2011 4:19:00 AM

I like this poem lots Bob. I think I'll put it on my refrigerator! Well written about a very popular subject and well understood. great poem Bob congrats to you

Bob Quigley
Date: 7/16/2011 1:45:00 PM

Appreciate the comments. Thanks Robert

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2011 9:05:00 PM

GOOD funny one on the whole diet scene. I very much enjoyed it. Congrats on one of the best entries in the contest. Luv, Andrea

Bob Quigley
Date: 7/16/2011 1:45:00 PM

This would be funny if it wasn't so true. Thanks for the kudos Andrea

Juanita Warden

Date: 7/15/2011 9:02:00 AM

Congrats on your win,Bob.

Bob Quigley
Date: 7/15/2011 1:13:00 PM

Thank you Juanita

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/15/2011 7:29:00 AM

My congratulations on this win in the contest of P.D., Bob

Bob Quigley
Date: 7/15/2011 8:59:00 AM

Thank you sir. Much appreciated.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/15/2011 5:17:00 AM

Congratulations on the win Bob in P.D.'s "Funny Poem" contest. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 7/15/2011 8:59:00 AM

Thank you Carol

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/14/2011 10:24:00 PM

Bob, Congratulations on your FUNNY entry! Thank you for entering your awesome poem in my contest. Also thanks for supporting my contest. Have yourself a great and wonderful night,..p.d

Bob Quigley
Date: 7/15/2011 9:00:00 AM

Thanks for deeming my entry worthy. Will look forward to more in the future.