Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I like the artwork that you choose to go with your poem
it is a perfect match
Your words are so true to some. I for one know the truth when I go to the doctor and the nurse want to take my weight
I tell just write FAT!
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

LOL.
I know the feeling.
Thanks for reading.

reply by misscookie on 29-Dec-2016

You're very welcome, take care.
cookie

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

Hi Maria

It is typical of kids taking up a different meaning of what is really the real thing. Yet they are never far off.
Well done, a good poem.

Mary

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Thanks again, Mary.

Comment from closetpoetjester

Excellent

It's tragic how a few numbers can derail a person's whole way of life.
I have NEVER used scales, we don't own them and I rely on the mirror and how big my bum looks in this to gauge things and at the end of the day we just have to work with what we've got.

Your little poem described a horrible piece of equipment that is a true soul destroyer! Expressed well

Tell Mom to ditch the darn thing! Her self confidence doesn't need to take a beating daily. I'm sure anyone that is overweight probably knows it...they DON'T need a set of scales rubbing salt in the wound.

Cheers P

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

Thanks for your thorough review and your comments.

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

LOL Maria,

You are so funny and creative!
Really? Thanks for confirming
my own conclusions on that
device so poetically and humorously!

You are a blast!!

Linda

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

I'm glad you liked it, Linda.
My youngest son, Pablo, who is twelve, says I have no sense of humour ;)
Thanks for reading.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very true and cute poem you have penned. You used very good and cute descriptive wording and very good imagery. I enjoyed reading and reviewing it very much! Blessings ,Teri

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

Thanks so much, Teri.

Comment from aryr

Excellent

This was so creative and so very truthful. It is interesting that a machine can hold so much power over people. The picture was cute and the words of the poem direct this affliction toward the female gender. Great job, thanks Maria

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

Thanks for reading, Aryr.

reply by aryr on 27-Dec-2016

You are very welcome

Comment from MelB

Excellent

It's the time of year no one wants to step on that contraption. It does make you sad! I would like to think it lies too! LOL A fun and timely poem.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

The doctor weighed me the other day and her scales said I was two kilos heavier than the ones I have at home!
Thanks for reading.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Ha, ha. This is a good one. So true. We know we've been overindulging and yet insist on stepping on the scale. It IS enough to make a grownup cry. Best put it off until after the new year. Marilyn

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

Thanks for reading, Marilyn. Better to put it off forever...

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

HAHAHA Thats very good I have seen that machine and always wonder why i see women crying after they have used it.
WON'T STEP ON YOU AGAIN!

dip

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

Thanks for reading, Mark.

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

I don't fear it. I tell people I'm bulking up for the Olympics. I'm ten pounds away from my event. The two-hundred-twenty-pound jerk.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2016

LOL!
Thanks for your fun review.