A LIFE OF JOY

Not to laugh?

Not to breathe!

Why go on living if no mirth I'm giving?

Not so gay?

End my day!

I must have fun till the day is done!

Capture the joy?

My life's pursuit!

Why always tears to draw out the years?

Giggles and grins?

They soothe my soul.

No time for sadness, there's only gladness.

Things

Things I don't like;

Hypocrisy, Mediocrity, Jealousy, Girdles,

Despotism, Communism, Hard to overcome Hurdles,

Heretics, Lunatics, Baby Ticks, Horses,

Racists, Fascists, Nudists, Evil Forces.

 

Things I like;

Puppies, Kitties, Guppies, Noodles,

Shopping, Crafting, Reading, Poodles,

Springtime, Coffee Time, Bed Time, Laughter,

Friendships, Day Trips, Shouting up to the Rafters.

 

Things I don't like;

Liars, Beer, Mud, Cigarette Smoke,

Tardiness, Loneliness, Heat, Being Broke,

Haters, Fakers, People who don't Care,

Doctors, Dentists, Signs that say Beware.

 

Things I really, really like;

Loving, Giving, Sharing, Kisses,

Chocolate, Ice Cream, When School Dismisses.

Air Conditioning, Kids, Facebook, Ron,

Sunsets, Football, Tennis, Dawn,

Gardening, Spending, Singing, Food,

Jesus, Roses, Coloring, Good.

One of Those Days

When I got up this morning the coffee pot was broke.

When I tried to make toast the toaster started to smoke.

If I don't have any coffee it's possible that I'll croak.

Other than that everything's just pretty fine.

I went back to my bedroom and fell into my bed.

I bounced out on the other side and fell upon my head.

I needed a lot of stitches, twenty-two is what they said.

Other than that everything's just pretty fine.

I got into the fast lane so I could pass a car.

I needed to take the exit, but I blinked and went too far.

Another guy clipped my bumper and the accident was bizarre.

Other than that everything's just pretty fine.

They rushed me to the doctor who said I broke my arm.

He put it in a purple cast to give it a little charm.

My chest hurt and my back ached, but I didn't want to cause alarm.

Other than that everything's just pretty fine.

So, I ended my day a little early, and curled up in my chair

Thinking nothing could happen to me while I was sitting there.

I glanced over at the sofa that was covered in cat hair.

And I thought, I don't even have a cat!

Other than that everything's just pretty fine.