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by Paul Molyneux

(Editor's note: Paul is recovering from a heart attack and angioplasty. He says "the diet is yucky and the nicotine fits are monstrous, but you can't keep a clown down." He came up with this poem in the hospital! We're holding good thoughts that Paul will make a complete recovery and continue to keep us laughing for many years to come.)

Now take great heed and listen to me.
Don’t ever forget these remarks, son.
I’m telling you this to keep you free
From Acute Myocardial Infarction.

We’ve doctors fine that can operate
And handle this problem so nasty.
They have a procedure that’s truly great.
It’s aptly named angioplasty.

There are some things you really can do
Too help you prevent such a dire fate.
Just follow these tips—not that hard to do—
And you’ll keep your estate out of probate.

Your veins and arteries easily clog.
When cholesterol fills up your diet.
Your authorized menu just won’t suit a dog
And besides that, you never can fry it.

When you face the weight of life’s stress
You must find some ways you can handle it.
Either meet it head-on to make it regress
Or chill in a dim room that’s candle lit.

And now, we come to the one that takes work.
You have to give up all your smoking.
While the P.C. do-gooders all stand by and smirk,
You’ll avoid the angina and stroking.

And there, you see, you’ve gotta live right
And carry on sensible nightlife.
Just hang in there and keep up the fight
So you’ll stay in shape for the long life.

contact Paul at his email address: wrybred@greenapple.com
or visit his website: Laughterloaf!

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