a loud noisy - pop

a resigned feeling of pain

a walking refrain

The came the knee

a throbing need

tired at the end of the day

an agonizing strain.

Next a hamstring

with a little punch

killing a full stride

allowing only a hop, skip & jump.

How about an aching back

a paralyzing attack

no give or take

won’t bend either way.

The groin felt a little zesty

and played havoc with the testes

an annoying pang

pounding with insistence.

and last a bum shoulder

another sign I am getting older

a useless hang

preventing full range.

Oh yeah

and I can’t turn the neck

what a wreck.

CALDER WOLFE