There it was in the newspaper,
A headline that said,
“Could you handle a fitness holiday?”
Why should I?
A holiday is for relaxing,
Strolling gently amongst the green hills,
By cooling streams,
Or paddling the breaking waves,
The waves on the sandy beach.
I do not want to lose breath
As exercises cause muscle pain.
I want to sit by the pool,
Watching others swimming,
Just sit there,
With something wet and cool to hand.
I don’t want to run in circles
Getting more and more tired.
I want to walk gently through wooded glades,
Sharing natures peaceful world.
“Could you handle a fitness holiday”
No, not with all the stress
That it would bring to my soul,
Relaxing is the way to go,
The way to go on holiday.
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- Comment from author about the poem: This headline "Could you handle a fitness holiday?" was in the paper, obviously I can remember fitness but it was a very long time ago and I do not want to start again.
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Maybe a fitness for the mind through relaxation and the calming blow of an ocean breeze with feet tapping in the sand. Good one.
That is the way I would prefer my holiday Heartwriter, thank you.
Here Here G
I like your holidays
Great write
Andrew
Thank you Andrew, relaxation is the way to enjoy holidays.
I'm with you believe me. I saw several people jogging into town this morning - I guess the buses must be on strike - great wrote Andy.
Those people jogging around town with wires coming out of their ears normally must miss the wonder of interaction with others. Thank you Michael.
A fine write Gold. We'll be all worn out by the time we get back. It'll be more 'work' than paid work!
Very true, I did think about joining a gym at one time but I went and lay down in a darkened room with an unwatered scotch until the thought went away.
Oh dear, I was at a show. There were some food freebie there. I had a tot of some 1856 whisky. It blew my head off. Well, they did not add any water to it! Don't know what name it was.
CHOPIN'S NOCTURN Op 9 ~ Alwyas one of my faves and so so soothing ~ real mood music ~ to calm the troubled breast ~ just what i needed after a hard day @ College ~ its 4 pm in Essex and my last Student for the day has just gone out the door and I can catch up with my MPS Family ! "FITNESS HOLIDAYS" BEING ONLY HALF YOUR AGE ~ STILL LOVE THEM ! Beginning of August ~ I am leading a Geology Field trip to the Lake District with our Environmental Studies Students and then @ the end of August to New Zealand ~ Bay of Islands ~ N of Auckland ~ with ANGELA ! This weekend I am looking @ Coastal Erosion on the East Coast ~ lots of Walking etc. However in 2053 ~ when I too will (DV) be a septuagenarian ~ I know "Activity Holidays" will be anathema for me also ! Thanks for sharing ~ always a pleasure to ponder ~ Yours BRIAN "Action Man !"
Go "ActionMan" go. May your travels bring your joy. Thank you Brian. Yes I too like Chopin, unsurprisingly and have his complete works on CD.
I've always loved this piece by Chopin. You can listen to it as you recline by the pool watching them swim. Sounds very relaxing to me. My interpretation of the headline is that they are inviting us to take a break from trying to be fit. 🙂 🙂 Too much exercise is bad for the body! 🙂 🙂
Thank you SLR, I thoroughly agree with your last statement. Yes I too like Chopin and as I said to Brian, I have his complete works on CD.
my fitness holiday is on mps spending time with you guys,who are my second family,my spiritual family,and my friends.
That is the way to stay fit, fitness of the mind.
great job,Orchi,s always.i look forward to the next uplifting poem from you.
That Orchi fellow gets everywhere, if ever you see us together Orchi is the one that screeches like a cat and I am the one singing with a mellow bass voice.
oops,i mean gold.my mind is obviously not here today,although i am blond.lol.
The mind has its odd moments, this does not effect just blondes.
Andy,
I agree... “Relaxing is the way to go”!
I enjoyed the read and Chopin! That’s my idea of relaxation!
~Laura~
It sure is Laura. Thank you for your comment, much appreciated.
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