Good Morning

I wake up in the morning,
with my joints all stiff and sore.
I reach for that magic tool,
I keep in the dresser drawer.

At first it starts to tingle,
I feel like a little kid.
Suddenly the heat kicks in,
now I feel like I once did.

Oh Biofreeze, 
When I roll you on my skin.
your healing power begins,
and your warmth starts to sink in,
I’m ready for the world again.

My neck, shoulders, back, and thumbs,
I smear it on one and all.
Don’t care if I start to smell,
like a bottle of menthol.

One thing I must caution you,
this part you must understand.
Before you go take a whizz,
just make sure you wash your hands.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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M  Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 9:43 PM
I want one….what is Biofreeze!?! Ha….another beauty Jerry! Debx
Brotherton Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 8:54 AM
Bio-freeze is an ointment that you can put on sore muscles and stiff joints from arthritis or sports injuries.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Same thing when you touch jalapeños…even if you wash your hands! I am too familiar with bio freeze!
Brotherton Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Yes indeed. I think peppers are sneakier at it.
Wolf Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 6:41 PM
I'll be advised, Jerry. LOL. Nothing like menthol you-know-where! ~ Who will Dare
Brotherton Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 8:58 AM
Not I said the wise old owl.
Rolland Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 5:05 PM
this is informative, i wish you would not suffer at the beginning of the new day, nice penning
Brotherton Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Thanks, Yann. Unfortunately, it has become a big part of my routine. My wife calls me Rice Crispies...because I snap, crackle, and pop,
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