Poetry by Jim: friendship

February’s surprise
was a beautiful day
much too nice
not to come out and play

met with some friends
wearing good clothes
fun was cut short
now going to Lowe’s

meant to have fun
didn’t expect chores
not in good health
to work on some doors

my back was just fine
till it twisted around
I need a few days
so I can rebound

shortness of breath
and an old bent spine
are two major failings
that leaves me off-line

two or three days
I’m down and out
but the same friends
always help me out