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A bench that is made out of wood
May cause pain in your back that’s not good,
For the muscles called lats
Can be hurt by the slats;
Sometimes I would change seats if I could.

But you often don’t have that much choice,
So before you let pain have a voice,
Find a pillow to fit
On your back when you sit;
Then in comfort, you’ll rest and rejoice.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 9/21/2021 9:39:00 PM
I like cushy pillows and use them every where I can, so I can relate to this one.
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Date: 9/21/2021 4:10:00 PM
I rarely have back problems bending of sitting. In my swivel desk chair is a thick cushion to sink my rear in. It's so comfortable, some evenings I find myself slipping into a deep sleep, then it's time to hit the sack. / Maurice
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Date: 9/20/2021 11:23:00 AM
I thought the American preferred choice was to drink soda pop to gain extra padding so pillows aren't needed? But John Wayne did set a precedent with his pillow . . . .
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Date: 9/19/2021 1:38:00 PM
Love this Ilene. Love the lyrical flow of your poem. Brilliant. :-D
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Date: 9/19/2021 12:49:00 PM
Problem solved! I really enjoyed reading this poem!
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Date: 9/19/2021 12:33:00 PM
Good idea, Ilene. My back gives me fits leaning back on slats, so I best stand!
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