Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

A Little Flesh On These Bones

Bone-tired?
Your muscles get tired, actually
Well, perhaps it's the fascia
the connective tissue sheath
mainly collagen
beneath the skin
attaching or separating 
the muscles

Chilled to the bone?
Not likely, fellow
unless you are emaciated
due to illness or famine or such
Otherwise, your bones
are probably still
body temperature, 98.6F

I imagine by now that
you've a bone to pick with me
Go ahead.  I dare you to try that.

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Linda Alice Fowler September 23, 2020 at 11:16 AM Ha ha Gershon! well-thought out and witty. Thanks for sharing, laf

Jennifer Proxenos July 29, 2020 at 10:04 AM Great write - well penned as all your poems with with wit and so clever! Blessings, Jennifer/ Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 12:16 PM Thanks for such a nice comment, and glad you enjoy the poems, Jennifer. Best always, Gershon

Lindsay Laurie July 28, 2020 at 11:39 PM G'day Gershon ... no bone to pick with you Gershon. Just make sure the flesh covers them or they'll rest in peace - thanks Gershon - Lindsay Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 12:15 PM I've got so much flesh covering my bones at this point, that they've certainly got a point to pick with me! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2020 at 4:30 AM Wonderful word play. Made me smile. Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 12:14 PM Thanks for noticing the word play, Caren. Best wishes, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw July 27, 2020 at 6:13 PM Gershon, I always enjoy your wit; Wouldn't know what I'd do without it! Glad the write re wearing a mask to hide my schnoz gave you a laff - your comment sure made me giggle! Carry on, old friend! Bob Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 12:14 PM We're just a pair of old guffawers, I guess, Bob. Here's to you! Thanks, Gershon