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The Luckiest Man On Earth

The way he hobbles make you wince
His eyes tearing up with each lurch forward
As he grinds out his daily two-block marathon
   There he goes now, the luckiest man on Earth

Gingerly, deliberately, carefully -- grunting away
He labors up the five steps to his front door
Pausing at the top to congratulate himself -- Oy!
   There he stands, the luckiest man on Earth

Crossing the threshold, his faithful wife greets him
Cheerfully, asking how it went today and how he felt
"Never better, my darling!" the perspiration-tinged reply
   Another blue-ribbbon day for the luckiest man on Earth

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2018

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/20/2018 8:48:00 PM Attitude is everything, and this resonates loudly and clearly in this poem. Not only is he the luckiest man, she is the luckest woman for knowing him. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/20/2018 9:20:00 PM Hadn't looked at it that way (i.e., luckiest woman), but you're right. Thanks for the insight! Best wishes, Gershon

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/19/2018 9:22:00 PM He sounds lucky to be alive, but I admire his determination. Tom. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 12/20/2018 9:20:00 PM You're right. He is lucky to be alive. I know, because I know him all too well...………...