Every Man Wants
when I said
I’d had enough
I meant I needed no more
not wanting more
isn’t a sign
that I don’t like what you offer
so don’t take it personally
no I’m not trying to lose weight
why
do you think I’m fat
or that I’m afraid of putting
the pounds on
I’m happy with the way I look
sure
like everyone I know
I’d like to loose five pounds
okay maybe ten
when I look in the mirror
I like what I see
I’m content with my body
yeah sure
I’d like a six pack
every man wants a bigger dick
but you know
what I have is what I have
no one has complained
so no
I don’t need any more
no matter how tempting
I may want it
but no thanks
there are others more hungry
who need another helping
all I need
is to enjoy the empty plate
The threat of covid19 resulted in panic buying that exposed, to me, our cultural addiction to materialism. I’ve written pieces about this compulsion for more – one of the things the 227 Rules underlines is the freedom that comes from letting go of the need for things. The Rules around clothing are a way out of fashion, out of being defined by appearances – though the monk’s robes in & of themselves define wearer as a monks.
Some of this is based on actual experience. When I order a burger in a restaurant I say ‘no bun.’ More than once I’ve had the server say or ask if I’m cutting back on carbs or am trying to loose weight. I usually say yes to whatever they propose. Yes is faster than explaining what is none of their fucking business. Some places will offer tomato slices or extra fries for the bun. Whatever. I find the buns to be bloating & usually tasteless, so why bother?
Much of materialism is based on lookism – often unrealistic body types. At one time nearly everyone I knew was on a diet, involved in a fitness routine – more to attract the right partner than to be healthy. In fact it wasn’t enough to be healthy – it had to be more. Being content with one’s looks was self-indulgence or worse – self-loathing.
My personal fitness regime is geared to keep me healthy. I want to live long & in good health. I dress for comfort most of the time, but I do know how to dress for appeal too & don’t mind doing that. I eat sensibly, cut out a lot of empty-calorie junk, take my vitamins. The main vanity I indulge in is good moisturizers & of course sunblock in summer. No one has complained 🙂
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