Open Poetry #26 |
poetry in commotion |
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Poetry in motion... that's what I used to be when doing my morning yogas and running sveltely alongside the sea. But now my routine stretch gets me twisted like some vetch, looking more like fodder for a compost heap than Venus's daughter. I remember when the full lotus was not so far from reach... only a short sliding movement away. It's just part of my fantasy today. Oh well, even pristine waters can become fouled downstream when they allow themselves to puddle and pool into stagnant collecting ponds. Now stretch and breathe and one, two, three, lift those arms, move those thighs, point your toes straight to the skies! Who are you kidding? LOL, just another day in recovery from the Body Un-Electric and AM Yoga Pretzel exercises. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (05-15-2003 03:44 PM).] |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
loved it It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"I remember when the full lotus was not so far from reach..." me too, me too. EVERYTHING was better then too. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks for exercising with me Q and Serene one |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi Kacy I like this poem and the exercises, too..... even if I am only doing them in my mind right now. LOL Hugs, Ethel |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks Ethel. Now if I could just get my foot outta my.... [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (05-15-2003 04:40 PM).] |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Kacy, isn’t it amazing how slow our metabolism gets as we age... You have to exercise more and eat less, just to break even...lol But the days I don’t work out, I just don’t feel as good... Oh well, it’s almost time to get on the treadmill and watch the playoffs... Go San Antonio!! I’m not so much a Spurs fan as I am an anti Laker fan... It’s a Northern California thing... lol I’m actually a Sacramento King fan, but they come on after... Hang in there Kacy... All we can do is the best we can... Wonderful poem! Richy |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Cool write Kacy! Yes..I remember being able to do those moves. Maybe I'll have another go at it! Thanks!! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hey Richy treadmill? good idea! anything to keep those cells transpiring and that keeps you pumped up! Nancy, smiling, let's just do it every day and pretend we all look like that lady on that Body Electric TV show (hope you've seen that one!) |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Loved this, and hope you don't mind but it brought to mind a piece I wrote a while back and never posted (about exercise) but will now...just seems to be the time with all the huffing and puffing going on here!! jwesley |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
every morning I tell myself I will exercise and all I ever get done is the finger exercises on here... *s M |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Nah, yoga ain't my cup of tea, or chai in that matter, but in Latin dances, oh yeah, I can find a lot of valuable poetic resources there! (big hugggsssssss) This is wonderful, sweet friend, every poet's gotta work off those mundane muse carbohydrates and seize the day, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
And-a-One.. And-a-Two.. We can do it... |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Hooked me with the title wowed me with the write..to better days..clink |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I wish I could excercise, now. My leg isn't very good anymore. I don't think I could do any. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ok you Pipsters, everybody on the mat at 5 AM for floor exercises! Come on, it'll be so much fun! just think about how much more nimble those fingers will be. you too, Sue, no excuses |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, Yeah right 5:00 a.m.! That's a good one. I'm riding my bike five miles a day. Will that do? Just trying to get in shape for that camel ride you promised. Although a ride on the matt might be fun! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LARRY! LOL. You really ride 5? I'm walking 2-3 per day, and YES, I'm usually up at 5AM. But not necessarily by choice. You'd be surprised at what is on TV at 5AM. Trying to visualize a camel ride...on the mat. |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
I'm up at 4am, but regretably not usually in any good shape to exercise.does pumping coffee to my mouth count? Jason |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
at 5 am here only thing on tv is 3rd rock from the sun reruns or those morning news programs which i find I'm better starting my day without.5 was my bed time till I recently went back to my dayjob.tried that lotus thing a while back but rolled over onto my back and had a hell of a time gettin upright again so I get my exercise and meditation from less hazardous means now.enjoyed the write at 52 I can relate.can't help wonder where it was you got your foot stuck though. Live like it's your last day... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Kacy: ok - at least you do this . . . (gee im feeling quite lazy now) lol awesome write here *smiling* xxoo |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
smiling here.... regards sudhir |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Midnitesun, Don't do yoga, but I walk in my toga. LOL Enjoyed. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I had actually been contemplating taking uup yoga, but now I've changed my mind! I'm not a glutton for punishment! I'll continue with my own routine of working out at the gym when the spirit moves me, cycling when I'm in the mood, hiking when the weather is just perfect... Love & Laughter, Linda P.S. Who came up with the silly saying, "No pain, no gain!" ---When I'm in pain--I lose! |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I think I'll just stick with walking my imaginary dog..lol I've been thinking about doing the yoga thing I'm still young maybe I'll ache in spots I never thought I had..lol If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
Oh Kacy!!! I really love this! hehe.... Those exercise can sometimes kill us, so you can see I've stopped growing height-wise, and started moving length-wise... And yes, I even agree with your "looking more like fodder for compost heap than Venus's daughter"... Gosh, is it right to get this excited?! _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at some of your replies to this novel (?)idea of exercising every morning. Jason, no. But you can lift the coffee cans over your head at least, can't you? Ray, I'll do two extra stretches for you. PS, I'm +5 older than you. Sue, I'm sending you an exercise list Sudhir, smiling is good for the face muscles Sy, TOGA YOGA yes! EA, that's a good plan Ceinwyn, imaginery dog walk? LOL Cherie! you think I look like fodder? LOL, I knew what you meant, so I forgive you for that remark |
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