A brand new me.

I had myself a belly 

that hung way past my belt.

I went on all the diets, 

but nothing seemed to help.

I walked awhile in the mornings, 

for fresh air and a run.

All I got was hunger pangs 

for all the work I'd done.

I bought a video DVD 

to expedite my needs,

but lifting weights was useless, 

twisting both my knees.

Then I discovered yoga, 

a life-changing theme.

Now my leg can twist around 

to rub my back for me.

At last, I'm feeling better; 

I've thrown away my stress.

I seem to be more limber 

while weighing so much less.

But what I'd really like to have, 

If I was to be fair,

would be to finally find a cure 

for all this loss of hair.

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

haha What do they say about receding hairlines "You're just gaining more face!" I suffer from that one!
A funny nicely written poem Tim, but I would make only one suggestion to have a smooth flow but it could be me( usually is), I would substitute "And twisted both my knees" to "twisting both my knees"

[Relic]

I'll give it a try andrew, thanks.

[andrew mitchell]

yep for me this reads with flow now even though rubbing my back... instead of and rub my..... could work too! I'm reading out loud you see and you are welcome, and i'll shut up!

[Relic]

haha. Not to worry. I take good suggestions.

[andrew mitchell]

"and" being a joiner, sometimes I find It has no flow in rhyme and meter but I can't talk I use "and"

[Relic]

Conjunctions yeah. I need to learn how not to use them as much. Its hard for me.

[MsJewel]

Absolutely adorable!

Julie

[Relic]

Thank you Julie.

[Pryde Foltz]

Delightful write, Relic. Love the yoga and the rhyme:)

[Relic]

Thanks Pryde.

[Sheila Kline]

If at first you don't succeed, try another method.....LOL I liked this; gave me a chuckle with the video and the thoughts of getting rid of the parts of one that aren't good, and discovering that there is hope to change another part.
Cute with a pertinent message.

[Relic]

Thanks for reading Sheila.

[Robert]

Relic, I liked this piece as so many can relate to what you have written. A very positive message to go out and at least try and not to give up. All of us humans experience this world through our body and all of us change as we grow older.

[Relic]

Yes we do Robert, unfortunately. :-) Thank you.