Handyman

Ma and Pa dwelled in their brick rancher for many years. There they reared their kids, seeing lots of joys and tears. Pa was proud of his home and kept it in good condition. He did lots of repairs but at times caused some demolition! Pa thought himself handy with hammer, nail and saw, But Ma wasn't so sure, suffering through many a flaw! "I can repair anything that needs fixin'", he would crow! "Why hire so-called experts, besides, they cost a lot of dough!" A leak occurred under the sink and Pa knew just what to do. When the job was done, water was hip deep, the plumbing all askew! Pa swallowed his pride and called the plumber to fix the mess. Ma smiled that knowing smile, her amusement hard to suppress! His next project was to paint the kitchen, bath and dining room. He splattered paint on everything, causing Ma to fume! Ma wanted him to hang a picture for the bedroom's decoration. He missed the nail, hitting his thumb, loosing a raging imprecation! Though Pa tackled each job with intense determination, Seemed like every job he undertook ended in frustration. "Honey, maybe you should leave the fixin' for the experts to do, And take up buildin' bird houses - that's a great hobby to pursue!" Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved)