Spins, Turns, Leaps In the Air

Knees just don't let grampa bend
    feet won't let him run
  Back that will not straighten up
    some might say he's done 

  But wait a minute, not so fast
    a wedding's round the corner
  Pretty Anna's getting married
    no invites for aging mourners

  So into his cerebrum
    Gramps smeared adrenaline
  Well his feet took off a-flying
    dancing like the wind

  Spins, turns, leaps in the air
    as if the aches were never there
  Though inside he was grimacing
    blisters and sores a-simmering

  Yet Gramps kept up his great charade
    on nimble knees and flying feet
  For Anna's wedding serenade
    Waves of pain ~ ne'er so sweet

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Date: 12/2/2022 12:27:00 PM
I love thinking of this, " his feet took off a-flying dancing like the wind" it gives me hope!
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Date: 12/1/2022 4:18:00 PM
Way to go!
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Date: 12/1/2022 12:53:00 PM
A happy heart can help to shield the pain, especially when it is full of love.
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Date: 12/1/2022 11:14:00 AM
That's one lucky Anna!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/1/2022 8:34:00 PM
I almost named her 'Anya.' But --- NAAAAH. ~ Uncultured Boor
Date: 12/1/2022 9:10:00 AM
Amazing what those old bones can do for a granddaughter who's getting married!
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Date: 12/1/2022 2:32:00 AM
- For love... one endures a lot of pain... -
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Date: 11/30/2022 8:54:00 PM
This is equally hilarious and touching. I can relate to grandpa's feelings ! 'Spirit is indeed willing, but flesh is weak'. I am sure Anna must be his grand daughter!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/1/2022 8:29:00 PM
Anna is a grand daughter, whosever she is! lol. Thanks, Valsa!
Date: 11/30/2022 8:17:00 PM
This is so sweet Grandpa! What we do for those beloved grandkids! Take two aspirin and take John's advice I see below.... break out that Bengay! Congratulations on a wonderful celebration worth the aches! Very wonderful!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/1/2022 8:28:00 PM
You think 'Bengay' is still around?! Somehow, I think it had to change its name... :) gw
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