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: 4.8

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
Rose Marie Juan-austin 08 March 2024

Walking is a great way to maintain overall health specially cardiovascular fitness and for strong bones. It seems you are having fun with your walk everyday, Kim. A wonderful and interesting poem excellently composed.

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Kim Barney 27 March 2024

Rose Marie, thank you so much for the comment.

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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 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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Smoky Hoss 27 March 2024

Keep up the great work!

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Kim Barney 12 April 2024

Thanks, Smoky. I will keep on trying.

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Bri Edwards 09 March 2024

15 pounds! ! In a month and a half? At that rate, in a year you will be a 'bag of bones, old ones', but feeling BETTER. Is the picture photoshopped/photochopped?

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Bri Edwards 09 March 2024

: Some days I walk the 1/2 mile down an inclined 'driveway/private road' to check our mailbox(es) , and back up again to bother PH members and eat peanut butter. Caring for 7 1/10 hogs gives me more exercise.

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