Xcuse Me (When gym rats fall flat)

He loiters ‘round there at the gym,

And most of us steer clear of him.

I do not even know his name,

But I could tell you of his game.

He wanders idly by each set.

I’ve never seen him break a sweat.

He greets the ladies with a gawk

And stops beside them, making talk.

Today, this fellow crossed the line.

I know I didn’t give him a sign.

He blocked my path and grabbed my arm.

I guess he thought he brimmed with charm.

This move was random, not so wise,

For I go there to exercise.

Not interested in repartee,

I simply went along my way.

Tomorrow he’ll approach one more,

But who such tactics would fall for?

Mere common courtesy dictates:

Leave us alone. Go lift some weights.

c2018 by Linda Ann Nickerson

Image:

Theme art – adapted from public domain image

Still from Chained, 1934

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