THE HUMOR CONDITION

My humor
never goes away
despite time
or maturity

it is a long-term condition
to which I am afflicted
some would say I am addicted
I cannot break the habit

it has never subsided
in fact seems to have grown worse
with age

the condition requires
constant monitoring
my wife being the one
who monitors

she says there is no hope
of recovery
that the condition will last
until I die or
until I am shot

whichever comes first
her call.