Comment from Michele Harber

Excellent

You're very funny, Jim. This is quite an original idea for a poem, but you took it and ran with it beautifully. Your poem is bouncy, and your rhyme and rhythm work perfectly, with the picture providing the perfect complement. Thank you for providing a well-needed smile.

 Comment Written 13-May-2023

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reply by the author on 13-May-2023

Happy to make you smile, Michele. Thanks so much for your wonderful review.

reply by Michele Harber on 13-May-2023

Wonderful poems deserve wonderful reviews. It?s only fair. 😀

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lol. A very humorous poem and the solution planned for the unwanted belly is even funnier as that plan goes awry. Maybe it's not that you are a "fathead" maybe it's all gone into a super-brain!! Lol. Well done.

 Comment Written 12-May-2023

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reply by the author on 13-May-2023

Well, I don't know about that! It ended up being a pretty stupid idea :(

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Exceptional

Hahaha... your poem is really funny, thank you for the laugh. I heard drinking beer makes people to gain fat in the gut, I don't know if that's true. If it wasn't dark humor I would read it to my grandson , he would find it funny. Well done! Have a wonderful weekend.

 Comment Written 12-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Thanks very much, Gypsy, for the great review and the 6 stars. I don't actually drink beer very often, so I can't use that as an excuse. Sugar is my nemesis!

reply by Gypsy Blue Rose on 12-May-2023

Me too. :)

Comment from Zoe Webb

Excellent

This was humorous and thoughtful! A lot of people have this problem-- my dad and I just got a rowing machine to share because we both have this issue. :)

I like how you turned it to Betty Bopp. Remember, you are not alone! A lot of us out here have guts!

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Thanks, Zoe. Hey, keep the gut. It's better than a big head!

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Haha what a fun poem, Jim--the poem--not the
reason for it. You did a great job with the end
rhymes and the smooth flow. Your described
everything so well. I could see all as I read. I liked
the line about looking like a lowercase b from the side.
Your picture was perfect, too.
Thanks for sharing, Jan

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 12-May-2023

Thanks so much for this great review, Jan. I guess a lowercase "d" wouldn't look so hot either.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Lol. This was very funny. It is quite depressing that we can't get our weight to go where it needs to be or where it would be a plus for us. Nope, it hits us in one spot. Thanks or posting this awesome poem. You made me laugh into my bowl of ice cream. Gretchen

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 11-May-2023

Thanks, Gretchen. I really thought I had a solution with that steam roller, but it just didn't quite work out!

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This is a hilarious poem about middle-age spread. It happens to most people by a certain age. They say diet and exercise will get rid of it. That's not true. Diet and exercise means you don't get to eat what you want, and you use up extra time going through useless moves. Funny stuff. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 11-May-2023

Thanks for your great review, Lorraine. Yep, it's hard to fight heredity. As you said, exercise and diet don't seem to do the trick. And as I proved, even a steamroller isn't the answer.

Comment from Chrissy710

Exceptional

Ha Ha Jim Made me laugh with you superbly written poem and many men (and women) would agree no more cookies i
Or Cheeseburgers lol
Don't thing the steam roller is the answer lol
Enjoyed you humour a worthy six
A six for

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 11-May-2023

Thank you so much, Chris. I get a lot more stares from folks now with the Betty Boop head than I ever did with the belly!

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

This is hilarious. Being able to laugh at oneself is important, but so is taking good care of that same self. I enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing this with us.

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 11-May-2023

Thank you so much, Ginda. I'm glad you enjoyed this.

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Jim, yeah my sweet friend...
that middle age spread drops like
a bowling ball...

my niece once asked my sister where
her stomach came from...and she was
only around 30...my sister told her to
get used to it...it was in the family...

I love your poem...there putting down all
new roads around us...and I watch the steam
rollers everyday...LOL...but I think I'll
try walking more...and I love your picture...
very well done you...love Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 11-May-2023

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reply by the author on 11-May-2023

Yeah, forget the steamroller. It doesn't work! Thanks very much for your great review, Linda.

reply by l.raven on 11-May-2023

always soooo welcome my sweet friend...
love xxoo 🤗🌼🙏