Image: Nordic walking as a form of exercise! (here)
Sunday Whirligig: the given words:
dazzling birthday weapons, sparks eroding
rot resentments choking stumps gates
pared (reduced by large amount)
move
3WW: the given words:
labored
noxious (harmful unpleasant)
haphazard
What a dazzling birthday bash
What would be next!
What should change today
that was different from yesterday
Were there changes to be made
to bring benefits for a lifetime
With weapons at the ready he scoured the 'Net
Sparks should fly to make it effective
so he thought but 'hold your horses'
He took a step back and reflected
No it should not and needn't be
It should not be eroding to contain the rot
Nor should it cause resentments
Choking back tears he thought again
then he exclaimed, 'I've found it!'
He labored hard just to utter the joy
Changes within seconds to benefit for a lifetime
Exactly what he would do
What could he do to reduce stress for instance
Apparently just laugh it off and smile more
All could be done within seconds
Perhaps hug someone dear and stress would disappear
Stand up, walk about, not too long facing the screen
Stumps in his head he ought to open the gates
Raise the feet against the wall
to cause the blood to flow down to the head
What about the blubber around the girth to be pared off
Within seconds off around the neighborhood on foot
Mindful though of noxious fumes from car exhausts
He must not be haphazard as before
And perhaps turn vegetarian for some days in the week
Little changes within seconds as a birthday resolution
It was a good move!
It was simple!
For Toni's hosting at d'Verse : Poetics: changes
MMT's at Sunday's Whirligig #25 and
Thomg's at 3WW week 445
Rosemary's at PU's Midweek Motif
I am impressed...combining so many prompts...wow..."Changes within seconds to benefit for a lifetime" says it all...also love the title....
ReplyDeleteNow this is multitasking! Thank you so much for responding to my prompt and what a pleasure it was to read this.
ReplyDeleteChange for the better is always a good thing. Love the positive motion of your poem Hank
ReplyDeleteYou have combined all the prompts to such good effect. A lot of positive reflection going on in this poem. I enjoyed reading it, Hank.
ReplyDeleteSuch a powerhouse of talent you are Hank :D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous poem :D
You certainly know how to use "The Given Words" another great poem Hank.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
There is never any birthday too old too new
ReplyDeleteor to restricted to one day a year..
or even one now..
to celebrate a
new life..
to change
to be all we
can be to
live in
boot camp
always with
a challenge of
now where head
meets pillow
each night
in relaxing
ways of
accomplishing
living life NOW..:)
I never plotted changes on my birthday, but I can see doing it--especially if it's simple. I suspect you of sarcasm though--a few seconds, Ha!
ReplyDeletewell done
ReplyDeleteSometimes simple changes can improve a life greatly!
ReplyDeleteWalking is an exercise that most people can do but it can make a very positive change in how you feel. Or just smiling and giving a hug. I like this, Hank...nice birthday reflections.
ReplyDeleteGood new beginnings!
ReplyDeleteSimple is powerful
ReplyDeleteALOHA
ComfortSpiral
=^..^=
My birthday is coming up. Don't think I'll try to make half as many changes, though change will surely happen. Enjoyed reading this Hank.
ReplyDeleteI little extra walking can sure go a long way indeed. Never made changes on my birthday, just do them when need be.
ReplyDeleteA lot going on at once here ;)..great advice on change.
ReplyDeleteWow, Hank, you are amazing! Superb outcome,
ReplyDeleteThe title alone made me smile...yes small steps every day..the best gift we can give ourselves
ReplyDeletethis stanza sounded just like me:
ReplyDeleteWhat can he do to reduce stress for instance
Apparently just laugh it off and smile more
All can be done within seconds
Perhaps hug someone dear and stress will disappear
Stand up, walk about, not too long facing the screen
that's why I love this poem. so on point! good job!
Reading this the word "frenetic" came to mind, though I'm not sure why. Peace, Linda
ReplyDeleteYes, birthdays and New Years always times of reflection and evaluation. Nice, Hank
ReplyDeleteBirthdays are a better time to reflect than new years.
ReplyDeletesimple deeds performed every day adds a natural charm to life and what better change can one present to self than a positive change. Beautifu
ReplyDeleteWe are always changing. Somedays we must make a little more change if we are going to continue on. Always make time for the important things. So that we in the end know we have lived an authentic life. It is the smallest things that add up.
ReplyDeleteTo do something, anything at all, is better than doing nothing.
ReplyDeleteI had a good laugh at the blubber around the girth. I really hope he finds the courage and discipline to pare some of it off!
ReplyDeletePared
Ah, that pesky "blubber around the girth"---that is rather bothersome :-(
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