To celebrate the list's second birthday, i am reposting a poem which many of you have probably seen, but perhaps some newcomers will enjoy it. Happy 2nd B-Day Barbara! (If only we were two years old again) :-) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (This poem is a humorous, yet serious, examination of one of life's simple tasks made difficult when one has Parkinson's Disease, which I do) the real adventure is putting on your socks the real adventure is putting on your socks, it's difficult to do early in the morning. your eyes, they don't focus, your fingers, they don't pinch, your toes, they don't wiggle. i sometimes sleep in my socks, i'm not always in the mood for adventure. j.r. romanyshyn 12/11/94 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Peace from the clouds" \--*MH*--/ Jeffrey R. Romanyshyn, M.A., M.H. Email: mythhawk@west,net Spiritual/Animal Moniker: Myth-Hawk Occupations: Poet/Ph.D. student: Mythological Studies "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist after he/she grows up." - Picasso If radiance bid farewell, shadow would remain eternal - (from my poem: "Night...") If you wish, please check out some of my poetry (written under ROM CARPATHIAN) and other fine literary creations at the M. David Lewis Enterprises HomePage at: http://www.mdle.com