Friends Family Studio and Pirate Ship

My health is back; I am almost normal
I had been in the bowels of depression
after eight weeks of shingles that took me out and shook me

I saw my friends yesterday, for the first time 
Seeing them is a great way to generate poem ideas
Their stories are always funny and spicy.

My grandchildren came over last week.
They were so glad to see me alive and healthy
After a hiatus that seemed to last ten years!

I am drawing cartoons, and painting in my studio.
It waited for me, happily, ready to give me joy
Whenever I was ready.

I picked up a dictionary yesterday and began 
Looking for new words. I have a word list all over a page.
They are ready when I am ready.

In the meantime I am back in my studio drawing
Faeries, witches, cats, dragons, and pirate ships.
My health is so great, I dare you to make me walk that plank.

I dare you to try and get my goat.
I dare you to irritate me. My health is back!
I am enthusiastically me again. Splash.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 7/11/2019 7:39:00 AM
Keep it up...health is wealth....Enjoy your days Caren...
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/11/2019 11:57:00 PM
health is everything and no one knows until you LOSE it!
Date: 7/8/2019 11:24:00 PM
Caren, Welcome back. Now walk the plank ye rapscallion. -Richard
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/9/2019 12:26:00 AM
I shall, and gladly! With feeling!
Date: 7/8/2019 11:24:00 PM
Caren, you are a riot! " I dare you make me walk that plank".. So glad you are restored to health. Smiles, Panagiota
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/9/2019 12:26:00 AM
I am so glad I am almost fully There. Still one or two sharp shooting pains at weird times but nothing that lasts and lasts.
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