Of late my lower legs are feeling tight.
They look okay but skin is stretched a bit.
Am I retaining water? My delight
is salty food and I don’t plan to quit
(at least not yet). It’s age that I indict –
my snacking may be inappropriate.
I’ll try to cut it down, but I won’t halt
the crunchy stuff I chew that carries salt.

(Ottava Rima)