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Linda's Tumbles

Author: Sheila Gray

I have a friend called Linda,

Misty is her dog.

On their walks I tag along

In case she falls into a bog.

I’m there to pick her up again -

Sometimes I watch and grin.

Our friendship is now based on this,

Followed by a calming gin.

In the snow and on the ice

Linda's prone to stumble.

Even in the summertime

She can easy take a tumble.

Walking in the woods one day

In deepest dark December,

An icy stretch she came upon

And then she did remember.....

'I always fall when on the ice,

And the dog does need her run.

I'll crawl across this lethal spot' -

The valiant venture was begun.

The hardy pair did get across

One creeping and one skidding

Misty slid like Bambi did

And thought 'she must be kidding!'

And is it wise to wear a skirt

When walking in the wood?

Could it catch upon a log?

If you're Linda, yes it could.

Down she went on to the ground

Head first, while Misty laughed.

As luck would be, no injury

Just feeling slightly daft.

My biggest hope for my friend's health

Is that she's learnt her lesson;

Don't wear a skirt! Put crampons on!

Make safety your obsession!

But till that day, I’m close at hand

To minister first aid

And soothing words of comfort

On her latest escapade.