The Treadmill
There's another one
sitting so lonely by the curb
another Treadmill deserted
gone the way of broken promises
with no one wanting it or using it
another resolution cancelled
good intentions gone awry
it was supposed to be the answer
the way to exercise and health
but after a while the routine grew old
the excuses came
and the treadmill fell into disuse
it became a fixture
a spare piece of furniture
to hang clothes on
the treadmill cost a fortune
but it looked so easy
we would be revitalized
and become heart strong and healthy
but along the way
little by little
things slacked off
then we got off
and never got back on
the treadmill became unwanted
we closed the door and forgot it
being back there in the closed-off room
out of sight out of mind
treadmills are us
running as fast as we can to keep up
yet our promise unfilled
we show people the shiny treadmill
and feel better about ourselves
yet we never get anywhere
we just run in place.
M.C. Newberry
Thu 10th Feb 2022 14:51
Much like my "EXERCISE BIKE"! An indoor reminder of a well-
intentioned substitute for an outdoor pleasure.