Tuesday Morning
“To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”
— Buddha
A Sonnet... Just for Laughs
Tuesday, I woke up feeling like a teen
I moved! Knew I’m the wrong side of sixty
Counted my joints hurting, stopped at twenty...
I’ve got to get up now, I need caffeine.
Someone said exercise eases the pain
And so I did. Stretched my legs and my arms.
Cautious, I wish to trigger no alarms
Which my old body’s done time and again.
Bent my knees and elbows, push-ups, sit-ups
Flexed my toes, fingers and swiveled my hips
While I grimaced in pain, and pursed my lips
Wishing and hoping there’ll be no mishaps.
And so I’m ready to face the morning
It worked, now only ten joints are hurting!
02-12-2024
© Vic Evora
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