Walking Every Day Poem by Kim Barney

Kim Barney

Kim Barney

I was born in a bank - - my mother went there and made a deposit

Walking Every Day

Rating: 4.9

Come rain, come snow, or shine,
this neighborhood is mine.
I have to take my walk;
you'll see me on your block.

My doctor said I had to lose some weight,
so walking's how I chose to get it done.
Some days are good, some fair, but none are great.
It can be pleasant, but don't call it fun.

Walking Every Day
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
I started walking every day about a month and a half ago. I walk at least a mile, and sometimes more than two. That may not sound like much, but I am 81 and 1/2 years old with osteoarthritis, and my hips, knees, and ankles hurt with every step. But I have lost about 15 pounds since I started walking every day, and feel better than I have for quite some time.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Bri Edwards 09 March 2024

It seems strange to read about your pain during walking, and then have you say that you 'feel better...time.' In my forties I consulted with doctors about a sudden back pain while showering. The pain did not persist and there was no surgery, but...(cont.)

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Kim Barney 27 March 2024

I feel better in general, NOT while I'm walking.

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Bri Edwards 09 March 2024

Thanks, Kim, for the photo, but it makes me think: 'Did my pal Kim lose five of those pounds in his left lower leg! ! ! ? ' I think shadows are partly the answer. Good for U, old-timer. : ))

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Kim Barney 27 March 2024

Bri, the photo is not of me; just some picture I found on the internet. I never wear shorts when hiking in the mountains, always long pants to avoid scratches.

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Rebecca Navarre 02 January 2025

An excellent and Inspiring poem for all to improve our health! .. Endless 10'S And Stars! ..+++++++++++++++++++++

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Rebecca Navarre 02 January 2025

And it's a much better way to see the beauty that surrounds, than flying by in a car! .. : )

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Rebecca Navarre 02 January 2025

Awesome! .. Walking is a wonderful way to help health! .. One step at a time! ...

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Kim Barney 25 April 2024

I had to buy a shorter belt the other day. Didn't want to punch any more holes in the old one!

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Kim Barney 12 April 2024

I have now walked 5 miles every day for the last 20 days. I would love to sleep in my own bed tonight, but I'm 100 miles from home!

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Kim Barney 12 April 2024

That was just a joke, in case you didn't catch on...

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I was born in a bank - - my mother went there and made a deposit
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