In the Game

Losing weight is surprisingly
Difficult and more so the
Older and fatter we get,
I speak from grim experience.
I was weighed at the doctor’s
Today, the scale said 150 pounds.
What makes or allows us to lose
Weight, exigency and availability.
I am mostly housebound trying
To heal up a bad foot wound,
Mobile only with a knee scooter.
I cannot drive a car to go out.
I lack access to all my favorite
Restaurants but that is just
Availability, I am forced by
Necessity to eat less as my
Recovery requires me to do so.
I do not recommend this diet
Or change in lifestyle unless
It is absolutely necessary,
Though it does show we
Have some skin in the game
In terms of recovery.
Even a plethora of skin
As the pounds fade
Away and we
Cinch our
Belt.