Margarita Lillico Poet Limerick

My Foolish Heart

My foolish heart has stuttered out of whack 
And trailed off a regular beating track. 
With smoking it did not align, 
With drinking it did not comply, 
Got sick of those and had a heart attack.

The surgeon triple bypassed it alright, 
Unblocked the pipes and sewed it nice and tight. 
With meds and zest for life combined 
Smoking and booze it doesn’t mind, 
My foolish heart tick tocks with renewed might. 

February 10, 2021

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Cecilia Macfarlane February 23, 2021 at 3:43 AM Love the humor on such a serious subject. A heart attack is a warning sign to change your lifestyle or else. Great write. Hugs

Beryl Edmonds February 22, 2021 at 11:34 AM Think twice before taking a puff, Know when you have drunk quite enough. Look after oneself, Enjoy your good health, Remember this when life gets tough... Belle

Robert Pettit February 11, 2021 at 7:57 AM Cardiac arrest is the most frightening experience anyone can have. You have poetically described it well here with good rhyming. Margarita Lillico February 11, 2021 at 9:34 AM Thanks. That one supposed to be humorous. My husband had one years ago and gave me a green light to post it, but I asked first :) M.