Icy Walk

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It was frosty to-day
Fresh and clean
As I trudged my pathway
Grey ice on the sidewalk
Be careful I thought
Watch for that darn black ice ,too
It’s so hard to see
I crash the next moment
Feet flying
Hands flailing
I descend in a heap
Glasses and hat ascue
Did I break anything
Does everything move
Get up if you can
Embarrassed, clothes in disarray
I’M UP
Ouch, I’m bruised
But everything works
I’ll stop for a coffee
Then toddle off home
Try again to-morrow
It will work out the stiffness
Of that surprising big thump.

MORNING WALK

On my early day walk
With joy in my heart

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To all that I meet
I hope to impart
The gladness I feel
Put a smile on their face
Brighten their way
Lighten their load
For a happier day.