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Autumn Job

fallen leaves gathered
plastic sacks for discarding
my tired, aching back
not again is my refrain
boy next door has autumn job

written September 1, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

September 3, 2021 at 10:39 AM

I am so glad he does; and he will be too as will your back.

L Milton Hankins

September 3, 2021 at 10:56 AM

Absolutely. I'm way to old to be raking leaves!

Linda Craddick

September 2, 2021 at 12:15 PM

Love this! Autumn is beautiful AND back-breaking. We are fortunate enough to have mostly pines around our home, but we have one giant black walnut, and every other year we pick up thousands of them!

L Milton Hankins

September 2, 2021 at 1:39 PM

Thank you. Brings back a memory of us piling up walnuts and running over them with the car to break away the husks. It took forever to get the walnut stain off our hands. Have a terrific weekend, Linda.

Mystic Rose Rose

September 2, 2021 at 10:44 AM

Better boy next door then you lo, especially if your back is bad, nicely penned Milton, :)

L Milton Hankins

September 2, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Yep. I have degenerative back disease, which I believe is a common ailment as you get older. Indeed, the neighborhood kids really profit off of my old age!!! LOL

Phyllis Babcock

September 2, 2021 at 8:47 AM

A good way to get an aching back and as we get older harder to do. Lots of trees so lots of leaves so can relate. love phyl

L Milton Hankins

September 2, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Well, I've started paying to have them gathered up and disposed of. I can't do it any more. Thanks for your note and your read, Phyllis.

Heidi Sands

September 2, 2021 at 5:49 AM

I can relate to this. I live with many trees around and get tons of leaves that I need help with every fall. Well done :)

L Milton Hankins

September 2, 2021 at 8:13 AM

Thanks, Heidi. I suspect most people despise this part of fall.

Tom Cunningham

September 2, 2021 at 4:16 AM

Good soak in the bath will ease your back Milton Whilst I love the autumn the downside is the falling leaves that you have to sweep up, our neighbour has a giant tree and when the wind blows my way I get his as well. Tom

L Milton Hankins

September 2, 2021 at 8:14 AM

If I were you, I'd have a talk with that neighbor, at least suggesting that he might help with the raking! Thanks, Tom.