Laughter Yogis from Cayuhoga Falls

I met WSM Ed and Goddess Joanne thanks to Goddess Dorothy. She met them on her daily walk in TY Park and recruited them to come laugh with us.They were a little nervous at first but decided to stay and try it out. And kept on coming back for more. Tee hee!!! WSM Ed even shared his poetry with us. Thanks for BEing a LOVECat and letting me share.

Doctor Knoderer

It was during the depression, and I had my first session
With him in that chair that I dreaded.
With a heart full of fear and a mouth full of pain
I sat there wide open and waited.

'"Hi there, Bub! looks like you’ve got a dandy!” That kind voice broke the spell
I felt at ease as he began to tease, And soon forgot he was a dentist.
When he said he could beat me at marbles I vowed it could never be done

So the next time we met, before we got set, We had a few games which he won.
We played on his reception room carpet, Where he drew a large circle with chalk.
He couldn’t have cared less, I must confess, When the rest of the patients were shocked.
He made me feel like a king And my heart was full of pride,
To think this big man would draw that ring And kneel, himself, by my side.

This lesson of life should be worshipped by all, For its moral is as holy as God.
He healed my wounds and gave me strength Not with his tools but by his love.
He was an optimist in name, And greater still in deed,
For no one could have done the same if he merely talked their creed.

So we learn through this that what can be Divine
When we practice and are not just a believer.
And ever drink of that heavenly wine which made that dentist a true healer.

WSM Ed and Goddess Joanne had been on my mind for a while. WSM Noah and I wished them a new Laughter Community in Cayuhoga Falls. And we missed our friends.

And today – just in time for our Laughter Yoga Circle – WSM Ed and Goddess Joanne pulled up in the parking lot and joined us. It was so nice to laugh and hug and connect. Seems like they have sold their house in Florida and are heading back to Ohio.

Safe travels, my friends. Keep writing and inspiring the world, WSM Ed.