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Arthritis |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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Laughter is The Best Medicine In the days when I was young I had a very good friend A very wise old chap by the name of Pederson He certainly had a great outlook on life Stating that laughter was the very best medicine. Now as the years have slowly slipped away I have found that advice to be so very true For if you can write or tell a funny joke Like the one below well that’s what I try to do. He smelled strongly of alcohol when he sat down on the seat On a wooden park bench next to the City’s head Priest, His face half covered with lipstick and stains on his tie, You could see his dignity & self-respect had long ago ceased. A half empty gin bottle stuck out of his coat pocket And his threadbare old clothing was quite shabby indeed, Oblivious to his surroundings as he turned over the page Of the local news- paper and then started slowly to read. Then after a few moments of very deep concentration, He turned to the good Father and made this request, He said,“Father can you tell me, what causes severe arthritis, I think I might know, but I thought to ask you was best.” “I most certainly can,” said the Priest, answering the question, It’s caused by too much loose living, his face set dead-pan “Also going out with cheap women and having too much to drink, And worst of all, the loss of respect from your own fellow man.” “Well I’ll be damned,”said the drunk, as he returned to his paper, But the Priest’s conscience pricked him for his uncharitable reply, Apologizing to the drunk,he said,“How long have you had arthritis, That it is a most terrible disease, I’m sure no one will deny? The drunk sat back on the seat and looked at the Priest, “Oh it’s not me that’s got arthritis,” he quite solemnly said, “But I just read the headlines in this local news-paper, Where it states the Pope has arthritis and is laid up in bed. Lindsay P Wilson |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Lindsay, the climax of this poem is bone tickler. Enjoyed reading this poem. Prasad  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, Lindsay, this was a fun read and shows how being prejudiced can cause some trouble ... Our poor Pope! I have seen him caressing a snake shown to him when in Sydney ... Love, Margherita  |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Yes Lindsey , I am having a good laugh at the drunk guys reply Hope |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh! Oh! Oh! Hee! Hee! Hee! This Catholic could not help but crack up over this one! Oh me, oh me, oh my!  Laughter cures what ails ya! lol I'd have loved to seen the expression on that priest's face! ~ but I bet it would have soon been replaced with a good laugh. Another good one, my dear Aussie Man! Love and Laughs ~ and a great big hug, Linda |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you for that, Lindsay! I needed a laugh!Helen |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Hi Lindsay, I have had a nasty summer cold and plumbing problems this past week and was sorely in need of a good laugh. Thank you for this poem. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo LindsayP, Oh well, you know how it is. We gotta do what we gotta do. Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my very good friends, Prasad, Hope, Margherita, Linda, Helen, Ida and Bobby, 'Laughter is the Best Medicine' was the topic for our regular monthly meet here at our place so I thought I had better write something funny. I'm so glad that all you great poets had a laugh, for laughter is the best medicine. A very sincere thanks to you all. Lindsay |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Lindsay... I'm laughing too! wonderful write my friend.. xxx love RDB xxx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Hi Roniece, it's great to see you in the response section again, I thought that I must be out of favour. I have had trouble with my computer and lost your email address and phone number, much to my disappointment. I'm so glad that I gave you a good laugh. Have a great day my friend. Love Lindsay |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh no Lindsay!! you are definitely not out of my favour - you could quite simply never be!! I will write you an email to catch up ... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Linday, Dear friend, you did it here. I am laughing. xoxoxo Alison |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
LOL I love laughing! ARCTIC WIND |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This got a grin out of me. Nice twist at the end. |
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