JOINT PAIN

JOINT PAIN

By Roger A. Davis

Yes, Nurse, I'm talking to you
My problem isn't the flu
Growing pains in my joints
Assessments: 0-10 points

Ankles and knees
More medicine, please
When standing, there’s a grinding sound
It lessens when I sit down

Weather arthritis - no way
Sunny or cloudy, it does stay
Too much weight seals my fate
For others, their own factors dictate

Joint pain; we're all hurting
Harmony, but no flirting
Subjects for sympathy
Ankle and/or knee

Replacement is a treatment fact
If too heavy, they will not act
Complaints we share
Fellowship of the suffering pair

It is said, there is a Brother
More loving than any other
His Word supports our joints and marrow
It did yesterday and today, and will tomorrow

SOFT SNOW, PRETTY SNOW

SOFT SNOW, PRETTY SNOW

By Roger A. Davis


Four inches of snow gently came down
Polls said, half smile; others, a frown
Forecast: “Uh-oh,
It's going to blow!”

Schools to close
Children in delightful throes
Parents, another theme
Daycare is not open; scream

Mom, Dad, ''Find my warm stuff''
Who needs gloves?  I'm tough
Mittens, warm socks and a hat
Mom, my sled, where's it at?

Children, go to the restroom right now
Mom, relax, don't have a cow
Father, remember it’s a snow day
No homework; let them play

Pretty snow will soon be packed
Followed by a snowball attack
Soft snow no more
Bombs for Scrooge's door

A coming blizzard is the case
Removal services will lose the race
Highway closings, winter storm warning
Power outages and needs of warming

Family from the normal is excused
This free day isn't to be abused
No takeout, but a homemade meal
Plus candles, to give it a festive feel

Soft snow, pretty snow is now deep
Everyone is snuggled down to sleep
Neighborhood snowmen will soon weep
Yet the white memories we will keep