Are You Getting Any

Although we're getting on a bit, we're not ashamed to say
that me and my good lady, well, we get it every day.
We try different positions when we're both upstairs in bed
if we're not lying down you'll find us writhing round instead.
There's tubes of stuff in drawers next to us on the bedside table
and manuals that we've bought (oh, plus the internet, when we're able).
When needs arise we get it, boy, we get it while it's hot,
it comes from out of nowhere and we're upstairs like a shot.
The word is out, and local swinging groups call to invite us
but then find what we are on about is rheumatoid arthritis!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 1:36 PM
Hello Viv Wigley, thank you for the chuckle. Have a nice day my friend.
Krampe Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 6:43 PM
I was waiting for the twist - too funny.
Wigley Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 1:49 AM
Thanks, Agnes, still smiling through the aches and moans, Viv x
Lamoureux Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 9:23 AM
Ha ha, I hope the arthritis is under control and that you are enjoying the fun stuff!
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 5:57 PM
So about my love letter surprising you. What kind of letter were you expecting I'd write and to which God? (Just curious)
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 5:56 PM
hahaha. that was really really funny. You are on fire with your humor. a FAVE
Wigley Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 9:51 PM
Thanks, Andrea (says Viv, typing with creaky fingers) x
Thomas Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 4:01 PM
LOLOL Viv Wigley you crazy man!
Wigley Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 9:52 PM
You've only just found out? x
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 3:43 PM
When we were young we used to giggle about the moans and groans of the elderly, thinking we would never be that way as we aged. The joke was on us. I have now turned into my mother whose constant lower backache never went away. I did have compassion and gave her back rubs. I encouraged my youngest daughter to become therapeutic massage therapist. Now I get a wonderful massage once a week for caring for my granddaughter! I loved the humor in your poem Viv. : )
Wigley Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 9:53 PM
Now, THAT'S what I call forward planning, Connie! Smart move! Thanks for dropping by x
Murray Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 4:54 AM
You know how to brighten up my day Viv.
Wigley Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 9:53 PM
Thanks Jean, glad to help x
Lawless Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 7:53 AM
love the liniment sentiment
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 6:28 AM
Giggles Galore! Fabulous fun Viv :) xomo!
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 3:38 AM
ha ha ha absolutely hilarious Mr Viv, adding this hot topic to my faves lol:-) because sadly i can relate to those final words but mine is osteo arthritis:-( hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 2:51 AM
Haha, quite steamy viv, last two words killed it lol. Great verse to start the day.
Turner Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 12:33 AM
LOL!! This is hilarious, Viv. Thank you for the belly laugh:)
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