I Feel Like James Brown Poem by Donal Mahoney

I Feel Like James Brown



This morning I woke up early
feelin' good, feelin' the way
I felt 50 years ago, no aches,
no pains, can't wait to shower,
hop on the El, go back to work,
get the magazine out on time
then dance all night in a bar
to the music of James Brown.

I feel good like James today.
Wonder what my problem is.
Fifty years ago I felt good every day
but never wanted to go to work.
I must be sick so I called the doctor

and described my symptoms.
I told him I felt like James Brown.
Anything he could do to help?
He said take two aspirin and
call him when the music stops
and I'm my old self again.

Monday, April 18, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: dancing,music,old age
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