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05/01/2007: "Ode to My Hot Water Bottle"

She’s quite simple really, been around for years
Filled with hot water, she can dry the toughest of tears

Oh, the relief she brings helps to lessen my disease
Each night before bed she gets a refill and a big squeeze

No need for electricity, battery, or power
Seems I can enjoy her warmth anyplace, any hour

She’ll travel rolled in a purse or flat in a case
I can take her cross-town or just about any place

On a couch, chair, bed or the car
She eases my pain both near and a far

What better gift for someone with an ache or a pain
For so little a cost yet such great a gain

She could help everyone who feels that twist of a knife
Heck, once a month mine’s used by my wife

Go now and get one you really shouldn’t dawdle
I guess you can tell I love my Hot Water Bottle

Replies: 2 Comments

on Wednesday, May 2nd, tracy Levie said

Hey Prouty,
What a beautiful vacation spot you got to visit along the way this time. I have been tuning in regularly to keep abreast of your health and new adventures. I haven't heard you mention the accupunture did that end up not helping? I am sorry to hear of your increased pain but who would have ever thought of the hot water bottle as a significant method of relief. I guess it's the simple things that sometimes work the best. I'm glad your back home with the ones you love. I hope your spirits are high and the treatments are getting easier to handle. I think of you often and continue to pray for you and your family.
Love your friend Tracy

on Tuesday, May 1st, Jay said

You're a man of many talents.