Not Done Yet!

How good to still pump it out at the gym thrice a week!

These bones

have served me well,

held me upright

for so many bloody

decades.

Now as muscles ache

and tendons strain,

and stiff,

grinding,  joints

haunt my days,

and my nights,

I feel blessed

to still be alive.

Blessed to have

my health

and my wits,

glad to be still

in the game,

glad to be still kicking

and then some!

 

14/08/19

Author's Note

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Good to exercise if you are able to. The benefits are numerous. Bought myself an exercise bike a couple of months ago, with the intention of doing about 40 mins a day. So far so good and it is helping me lose a few pounds. Love Fields of Gold. Good morning John.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Morning Chris. I had a static bike in my garage and used it religiously but it is difficult to discipline oneself as it is boring. Keep up the good work every pound down makes life easier and more enjoyable. Many thanks Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Listen to music while I'm pedalling otherwise I'd die of boredom. Love how you can turn anything into free verse poetry. Have a great day.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hope the music is good. I have a wandering mind that takes me to weird places lol!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is how i feel, playing tennis twice a week...and knock on wood...still getting around the court quite well and generally injury free.
the better we take care of it, the better our body will treat us..
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Absolutely agree Jacob, game set and match! Many thanks.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Bodies grow older with age,
Faces wrinkled, bones weakened,
Mind seems to keep learning everydays,
Heartbeat slows down, blood flows slower.
Only what change couldn't unchanged,
Is our experience, knowledge,
Wit, spirit and our stories.

Better to also be grateful,
To still have the privilege to be alive,
By doing exercise,
Is another way to live longer.
It cajoles the bones, seduces the nerves,
And rubs the aging face with healing balm.

I like your expression, John.
It's a wonderful thing to experience.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed it is and even for all ages as it releases endorphins and enduces lifted spirits as well as helping one stay fit. Many thanks Kay!

[Kelly Scheppers]

...three times a week? Good for you, John! I do twenty miles a day on my X bike, and I feel quite proud of myself. It really does give you a feeling that you're doing something good for yourself.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed it does. I still manage 10k running and two walking, 1K on the cross trainer, 5k on the bike and weights in between three times a week.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Keep up the 20 miles per day Kelly, soooo good for you!