BIG

At the gym            

The brains bring their bodies to sweat, to puff, to expand,

Most pursue dreams of youth, power, dominance.

Some brains want bulk while others desire sculptured abs.

The muscles move in rhythmic ways in front of strategic mirrors,

After each push, they check their reflection

Expecting a bigger arm, a slimmer waist or a luring glow.

They lift tons of weight and ego everyday,

But they are never satisfied.

Dressed in brand name rags

Males and females check each other’s skin

And compare them with their own coat. 

The muscles crave attention and

Hope that their flesh will be the door to their inner self.

They spend a great deal of time and effort shaping their meat

And consume grotesque amounts of vitamins and supplements

To fuel their dreams.

The muscles want more energy to lift more pounds,

Buy books, magazines and tapes to get the motivation.

Gladiators of the gym, heroes of themselves

Fantasize about getting the admiration that their

Under worked brains don’t yield to them.