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Saturday, June 26, 2021

A Gentle Day




My old friend arthritis 

paid me a visit this week ~

unwelcome and jabbing

and grabbing at joints 

hobbling my morning walks,

my afternoon walks.


Did I take any missteps?

Too much sugar

Not enough yoga

Skipping exercises

Trying to push through discomfort

Walking in the heat of these days

(Just don’t tell anyone.)


Settling into the cool,

resting, writing and reading, 

watching TV and gentle exercise

has eased discomfort ~

Just in time for a short walk…..


“My message is - keep moving. If you do, you’ll keep arthritis at bay.”

~ Donna Mills


 

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