Smile, Be Happy
Miracle Man
1/5/2024
On occasion my lips attempt to smile,
but days find me having my bout with pain.
I readily admit its been awhile,
but I’m not someone whose apt to complain.
The winter of life has not been unkind,
and I feel so blessed that I’m still here.
I mostly feel I am somewhat confined,
which contributes to making days seem drear.
Advanced age has limited my movement,
I've now regressed from a cane to walker.
Doctors proclaim, I'll see no improvement,
it's hard to smile when I'm a known balker.
Categories:
balker, age, pain, smile,
Form: Quatrain
Weather Alert, Expect Hard Freeze
Miracle Man
October 31, 2023
The weather alert started with a northwest breeze,
and said before morning we’d see a hard freeze.
But this won’t be the earliest freeze I’ve seen,
for it isn’t uncommon to predate Halloween.
The results of this, green leaves will be browned,
and I still had garden hoses laying aground.
Each year I’m slower doing winterizing chores,
Just the thought of winter drives me indoors.
I’ve put things on hold too numerous to mention,
a warm cozy fire always steals my attention.
The furnace must be checked before turning it on,
and all large windows heavy drapes to be drawn.
It’s hard to get motivated feeling chained to a walker,
I guess my main fear is I’m becoming a balker.
Early each morn I have thoughts about writing,
but most thoughts of late aren’t overly inviting.
And Jesus loves me!
Categories:
balker, jesus, weather,
Form: Couplet