THE COLLECTED WORKS OF

PEGGY ANNE CLINTON

By Peggy Anne Clinton

I am very fortunate to possess an autographed copy of “The Collected Works of Peggy Anne Clinton.” The inscription reads—“Dear Marjorie, ‘A True Friend is Forever A Friend.’ Love, Peggy” There is no way for me to capture the indomitable spirit of Peggy Anne Clinton. Either you were fortunate enough to have known her or you simply missed a real treat! It will be my pleasure to share some of her works with POV readers from time to time.

I’M FINE

There’s nothing whatever the matter with me

I’m just as healthy as I can be.

I have arthritis in both my knees

And when I talk, I talk with a wheeze.

My pulse is weak and my blood is thin,

But I’m awfully well for the shape I’m in.

I think my liver is out of whack

And a terrible pain’s in my back.

My hearing is poor, my sight is dim

Most everything seems to be out of trim,

But I’m awfully well for the shape I’m in.

I have arch supports for both my feet

Or I wouldn’t be able to go on the street.

Sleeplessness I have after the begin of night,

And in the morning, I’m just a sight.

My memory is failing, my head’s in a spin,

I’m peacefully living on aspirins,

But I’m awfully well for the shape I’m in.

The moral is, as this tale I tell,

That for you and me who are getting older,

It’s better to say, “I’m fine” with a grin

Than to let them know the shape we’re in.