Today’s poem

NEW BEGINNINGS

I’m bringing the scales out

of hiding, It’s something I do

every year, I’ll have to blow off the

dust, of course And hope that the readings

are clear.

I’ll start it ‘tomorrow’ like

most of us do, I’ll stand on the scales with

one leg Then gradually place the

other one on Still hoping that it can

be read.

It’s not easy to read

wearing glasses ’Cos I find it’s not very clear. Shall I bend down and keep

myself steady? Yes, I think that’s a

better idea.

I’m looking and trying

to focus Now the dial has come

into view, It’s come as a shock to see

what it says, I’ll have to diet now . . .

wouldn’t you?

I now have to slim and

stay healthy And hopefully get fit

and trim, I’ll be walking the dog with

a spring in my step Though you won’t see me down at the gym!

Liz Redstone, Winchfield, Hants.