Look At The Scale
Wellness Check
What does the scale say?
Are you happy?
What does the scale say?
Are you healthy?
Did you eat today?
What does the scale say?
2024 is around the corner.
You know they said you looked pregnant.
Why not lose a few pounds for the new year?
Prove them wrong.
What does the scale say?
Have you been to the doctor?
Have you checked your cholesterol?
Are you happy?
What does the scale say?
That lover warned me not to get fat.
But do YOU like what you see in the mirror?
Are you ok?
I don’t know…
What does the scale say?
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By F Cade Swanson5 days ago in Pride
Comments (4)
I’m currently afraid to step on my scale.
Leave it, what would the scale say and live your happy healthy life, we can't make everyone happy. But at least cholesterol within normal limits is essential.
This was sooooo relatable! Loved your poem!
Beautiful work! ❤️ Thanks for sharing this! ❤️