Walk softly Ode to my walking stick

Loyal companion carved from a sturdy oak.
This eternal gratitude will never be revoked.
You've been there for me more then
some human folk.
I think I may be in love with you and that is no joke.
Please stay by my side until the day I croak,
if perchance we come upon a very nasty bloke,
I will turn you upside down and give him a poke!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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George Avatar
August 5, 2024 at 5:14 AM
Lovely Ode, at once passionate and humorous. "You've been there for me more then some human folk. I think I may be in love with you and that is no joke." Love these lines. Sending you much love dear Nancy!
Wraith Avatar
July 11, 2024 at 8:55 AM
What a fun read Nancy. It brought back memories of my favorite oak tree we had in our yard growing up. A beautiful ode you have woven here, well done
Mcintosh Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Wonderful - I haven't used a walking stick (except for hiking)... yet! . God bless you, love, Gina
Goldsmith Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 2:49 PM
I enjoyed reading your fun/wonderful write. Have a very blessed day writing away............
Vaso Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 12:13 AM
I can relate to this very well, lovely.
Kaufman Avatar
July 7, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Hi Arthur, Well, I do love mine and it gets strangers to hold more doors, and a lot of empathy as well. Blessings to you and your walking stick..
Cunningham Avatar
July 5, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Lol, love it Nancy, I've still got mine, it was a godsend before my op. We went everywhere together, I'm keeping it too. No one knows what lies ahead. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Kaufman Avatar
July 7, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Hi Tom, Great hearing from you. My physical therapist thinks I am growing too dependent on it but I think it gives me character and more confidence with the uneven asphalt around here. Have a blessed day.
Jones Avatar
July 5, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Hahaha good one! Enjoyed!
Kaufman Avatar
July 7, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Hi Karen, I'm always glad to give you a laugh, my poet friend. Have a blessed rest of this Sunday..
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