Ginseng (for the Soul) #3

Long Haul

Dull	Frost	Whisks	Tough	Hide
Gray	Chill	Smites	Brick	Life
Bright	Burn	Soothes	Soft	Death
Crack’d	Spines	We	Scream	Why?

A man went to the doctor's office with his wife. After his checkup, the doctor called the wife into his office alone. He said, "Your husband is suffering from a very severe stress disorder. If you don't do the following, your husband will surely die. Each morning, fix him a healthy breakfast.  Be pleasant at all times. For lunch, make him a nutritious meal.  For dinner, prepare an especially nice meal for him.  Don't burden him with chores.  Don't discuss your problems with him, no nagging, and most importantly, make love with him several times a week.  If you can do this for the next year, I think your husband will regain his health completely."

On the way home, the man turned to look at his wife.

"So, what did the doctor say?"

“He said you're going to die."