I for Immersed in Activities in the Quest to be Healthy
12 given words:
12 given words:
shell undo vent cheer grin trim
strap single slack line handle can
to get out of the shell
strap single slack line handle can
to get out of the shell
undo the indolent self
give vent to all the frustrations
discard the pent up emotions
cheer up and sport at least a grin
goodness around the girth to trim
strap a haversack full of bricks
blaze the trail but not for the meek
or just a tight single purpose outright
a brisk walk evenings in dim light
not to slack palatable or otherwise
trimmed self treading the line not a vice
handle a reformed self with lots of care
can outwit the show-offs for a dare
A to Z Challenge - letter I
Mary's at PU's Poetry Pantry #348
give vent to all the frustrations
discard the pent up emotions
cheer up and sport at least a grin
goodness around the girth to trim
strap a haversack full of bricks
blaze the trail but not for the meek
or just a tight single purpose outright
a brisk walk evenings in dim light
not to slack palatable or otherwise
trimmed self treading the line not a vice
handle a reformed self with lots of care
can outwit the show-offs for a dare
A to Z Challenge - letter I
Mary's at PU's Poetry Pantry #348
Brenda's Sunday Whirl Wordle #294
Some inspired - and inspiring - wordplay in this piece ... that brims with energy. I enjoyed reading this!
ReplyDeleteI guess to get out of the shell, you have to start moving even if it is at a slow pace.
ReplyDeleteYou really worked the words with this one, Hank!
ReplyDeleteYes.. get rid of pent up emotions and get back into shape physically and mentally! Good advice.
ReplyDeleteYou put the puzzle together and even made it rhyme!
ReplyDeleteYou clinch it with that last couplet--this is not about showing off, but about health and self care.
ReplyDeletePositively inspirational!
ReplyDeleteUndo the indolent self - yes! nailed it for me.
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Madly-in-Verse
My favourite is the good sense of the last couple. We off think that the reward of change is the end of striving. Not so at all, for new challenges always come by.
ReplyDeleteThank you Hank, for linking this intriguing piece to my Sunday Standard, this week
Have a happy Holy Week
Much love...
Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! I needed your poem today. In fact, I needed it right now. I've been telling myself that I am way too busy to go for a walk between what needs to get done. I needed the brisk advice skipping through your lines. So, thank you. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHave to just decide to do and let it come due
ReplyDeleteBeing active is good therapy, I think! Just came back from a walk.
ReplyDeleteLove that title! And the poem!
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I like this piece, especially your final cuplet.
ReplyDeleteWonderful play upon words here, Hank ❤️ and such a thoughtful message too!
ReplyDeleteCheer up indeed, Hank!
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