We used to climb a tree-
And, to get back down was
as easy as it could be.
.
For we were agile, and could
bend and jump-
When we hit the ground, you’d
hear that thump.
.
And, run, we did as fast as we could-
On the dirt road, and straight into the wood.
.
A long way, is what we would run-
Until out of breath, then it still wouldn’t be over and done.
.
We played ball, and rolled on the ground-
All throughout the day, the summersault would be found.
.
But, something changed as the years went by-
To do the above activities, were hardly given a try.
.
A recent camping trip, with the grandchildren,
brought this to light-
For after sleeping on the ground, things just
didn’t feel right.
.
Obviously we aren’t as agile as we used to be-
While holding the back, a doctor is what we
presently needed to see.
.
We used to climb a tree-
And, to get back down was
as easy as it could be.
