Yes, I must go on a diet! I really, really must! <br />Yes, it's true I'd loathe to try it, but if I don't, I'll bust! <br />I know it's hip, this losing weight, to join a gym and such, <br />But exercise, I'd simply hate, as I don't like it much... <br /> <br />My belly's not worth looking at, it bulges now and then... <br />I'd merely roll, flat on the mat and not get up again... <br />I'll make a stand and walk it off, at double time, I guess! <br />Who cares if others stare and scoff, if I weigh less and less? <br /> <br />I've never run a marathon and know I never will. <br />I'd simply say, I can't go on! No stamina or skill... <br />I'll walk the streets or buy a bike, until my belly's right... <br />I'll give up all the cakes I like, chew carrots day and night! <br /> <br />I'll switch to fruits and vegetables... I'll do the best I can, <br />I'll overcome all obstacles to look like Peter Pan! <br />Ta-ta to sweet treats, smokes and beers! I'll live temptation free! <br />Who knows? It may take months! Or years! Or decades! Goodness me! <br /> <br />Too late to talk me out of it! My mind's made up, my friend... <br />I'll get this weight off, bit by bit, on that you can depend! <br />I'll tone up muscles here and there... I'll fight the flab each day! <br />Before and after! Please compare... The diet's worked O.K.!<br /><br />Denis Martindale<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-must-go-on-a-diet/
