TWO HAPPY DAYS




Two happy days they say

Are when you buy a boat

And when you sell.

The first is true I'm sure,

But the last is just plain hell!

What wonderful times

Throughout the years

We've had in our little craft

for 16 years or so

(and it will sail some more)

That sailboat served us well

And of the many lessons learned

You can bet respect for the sea

Was a lesson surely earned.

Then comes one day when you realize

It's time to let it go.

Your dreams will be on larger ships

With comfort down below.

With sails that set with electric winch

And instruments galore.

Refrigerators stuffed with food,

Hot water in the sink and shower too.

Elbow room and standing height to spare.

Oh the joy of sailing free is great

But this couple (now 79) are thanking

God for all the blessings he bestows.

We feel like we're in heaven

And thank the Lord the boat is sold.

We miss it, sure

But if the truth were told

As we stand now on the shore,

Although we know we're getting old

We'd love to sail some more!









































MY NEW ADDRESS BOOK.



I've got a new address book

That I really should fill in.

There are places for emergency numbers

So I'll know just where to look

When I want to call the police.

(if I haven't lost this book)

There's a place for information on my auto,

And appliance repair.

Poison control center

And a number for day care.

If I need a religious instruction

There's a clergyman nearby,

And a Doctors' office

If there's something in my eye.

There's a line there for my lawyer

Oh, the list will just astound.

I must find my old address book

So I can copy all this down.