Shoes were always ... better than slippers
ThatÂ’s what my mom used to say
When weÂ’d grow and poke holes in our shoes through the toes
From running around every day
She knew that good health is a gift much like gold
So sheÂ’d smile and just nod her head
She was happy to see us up running around
And glad that we werenÂ’t sick in bed.
I think back to mom when I start to feel guilt
At the cost of a new pair of sneakers
How lucky I am to wear out my shoes
Instead of slippers - and hospital gown peekers.
IÂ’d rather be dropping big bucks on a bike
Than to be paying cash for a walker
WIth big fat tennis balls clipped on the wheels
So that I can sneak like a stalker.
How often do I really stop and think
How lucky I am to have health
It is a gift and a treasure that cannot be matched
By any amount of wealth.
Date: Monday, December 13, 2010 GMT Views: 470
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Wow! Not only does your card look like this week's teapot, but your poem is wonderful, too! That should get you double points and cookies at this week's tea party!
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Mon, Dec 13, 2010 @ 8:27 PM
An awesome poem and a wonderful image on this lovely card with all the polka dots!! Nicely done!!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 @ 4:37 AM
Not only did you just flat nail the teapot, but you nailed the bonus phrase and nailed the poem all while making the most incredible and creative card ever! OOOhh...I love this CAT! And I agree with you, we are all so very lucky to have our health!!! I love that you are here this week with this crazy amazing card! Its just a kick and Abby will be doing back flips over it! Yah, she can do that in heels! She can do anything in heels, including kicking her cancer! Ooh.....
Now you know you get extra cookies right? Follow me! I hired Hank to guard the cookies.....what? You think that was a bad idear??? REally? Rut roh! HANK!!!!!!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131481
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 @ 5:26 AM
Oh my, what a marvellous poem. Me, I'd rather go barefoot when I can, but our climate doesn't always allow for that! I love your take on the teapot too - I'd wear a hat like that, while I couldn't wear most of the shoes I've seen.
Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60037
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 @ 6:51 AM
Your poem is really the heart of the matter. We who are healthy should thank God everyday, for He is the giver of this gift. Your card is incredible. You hit the jackpot w/ this drawing and your poem.
------------------------------ Karen ~ Thanks for stopping by my gallery. Proud Fan Club Member - FS525, QFTD49 Life is better in a beach town!