When this stay at home period began
There seemed to be an element of surprise lurking
Fear became exponential as the unknown stalked
Change of routine was mandatory
New safety precautions instituted
Yet pockets of blessings resided in the corners
Of our new sequestered lives
Time seemed to be the new creation
One in which we could learn languages, games,
Renovate our house, explore, ‘Zoom’ etc.
Develop culinary skills,
Even reinvent our bodies
Exercise equipment to augment our muscles
Was a prerequisite
Forget raking leaves as a muscle builder
Sitting high on a recumbent bike
Or striding confidently on a treadmill
Would produce a well tuned ‘fighting machine’
And the smart apps that would lead us were limitless
Tried a number of them
Found one that was almost
A guarantee to turn the biological clock around
Religiously chased this dream three times a week,
Five times a week then seven
When on the dash of my bike the app flashed
‘You can achieve more health benefits if you ramp up you exercise to 300 minutes a week’
300 minutes a week?
The current pace tempted an early eternal entrance
Maybe this was a ‘transition’ app
Not to be opened before Christmas
Should probably leave well enough alone
And fix dinner
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