Stories of Trials, Triumph, and Change

Author: Shane Farmer
Story Type: Poem
Home Gym: CrossFit Invictus

In response to Nike Women’s “My Butt is Big,” ad I saw:

I am tall, skinny, and lanky

Like a praying mantis

and thousands of pull-ups, push-ups, and squats

Have made my body leaner

Definitely not bigger

Thats OK with me

It means I’m often overlooked

When pitted against those “bigger” than me

But I tend to over-deliver

It’s a green light

To eat whatever I want

Even though I eat Paleo

It’s a lion laying in wait

To pounce on any competition in my sights

That may have forgotten I’m here

I am tall and skinny

That’s OK with me

And to those who think bigger is better

I invite you to come workout with me

2 COMMENTS
Thom
September 3, 2010
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A fellow praying mantis… we are always underestimated. Well written Shane!

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