Garbage can into the
Garage today,
It was stuck,
Frozen solid to the black top.
Even though I knew I shouldn't
I poured hot water around the
Wheels, which of course made
Matters worse.
Since I didn't have Jack to consult,
I asked Jesus for help.
"Try your hair dryer."
"Okay."
I connected three extension
Cords to span the distance to
The end of the drive.
I took along the sturdy little
Shovel too, the one
Issued to soldiers when
They're in the field.
It worked!!
With the blow dryer on full blast,
And my shovel holding fast as I
Forced it underneath the edge of
The container, it finally broke free
From it's ice bound captivity.
With fingers frozen themselves I
Wheeled my liberated garbage can
Into the garage with gratitude and
Great glee, just between
Jesus and me.
In this rescue I felt that a bit
Of gloating was allowed.