Health In The Lurch Poem by John Sensele

Weighed down by the burden of meals and laughter peals, Jo and Mike make me smile
Weighed down by restricted recreation, Jo and Mike welcome me back home
Jo and Mike are my two grandsons who walk with me the extra mile
Who don't care whether they're able to read every parenting tome.

Weighed down by mediocre tv programs
Weighed down by commands from grandparents
Jo and Mike despite their youth
Prove beyond every doubt they needn't be uncouth.

Weighed down by ants who invade their space
Weighed down by braggarts in the neighbourhood
Jo and Mike spare enough room to spirit on the dais
Where together we imbibe lessons on Robin Hood.

Weighed down by scanty finances
Weighed down by parenting of latitudes
Jo and Mike execute dramatic dances
That make grandma and grandpa change attitudes.

Weighed down by hikes in petrol prices
Weighed down by strictures from the church
Jo and Mike eat fewer bread slices
To leave their health in the lurch.