For Show

Sweat,

from a multitude

treading, cycling, lifting.

All sculpted

and oiled for show

in form fitting

spandex and lycra.

The fit, and fine

here to improve

on perfection.

Glaring at any

flawed, or fluffy

who dare enter

mistakenly thinking

they would come

to work on, or off

old habits, and pounds.

Those come

and go.

Quickly.

Feeling uncomfortable,

but having paid.

Providing salaries

to keep the place open

for the few, the fine,

who stay year, after year,

stretching, and bending

in postures most statuesque.

 © 2012 Tamera Dobbins