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How To Know You Are In Your Golden Years

Do you ever say Hey Doc, would you prescribe, wink, wink, that little blue pill I am willing to risk a heart attack to get back that old thrill Do you ever say I put in my contacts, my reflection to see Take one look in the mirror What in the hell happened to me Do you ever say I will put on my make up so my skin will have a glow But will have to get home in a few hours or my make up Will sink into my skin and my wrinkles will show Do you ever say All the gray hairs and wrinkles are a small expense to pay For all the wisdom I have gained as the years tic toc away OR did you say To heck with that, who is the best plastic surgeon you know Hurry the directions to his office Maybe there is hope some old beauty the doc can bestow Do you ever say My get up and go got up and went I barely did anything and my energy is spent Do you ever say Have to pee all night and will all these aches and pains ever part Or Hey that was not me, that was you, who let out that fart Do you ever say Who was that movie star whose name begins with F What, what cannot hear you What, I yelled at you three times already You must be deaf Or do you say Oh what a beautiful day, look at the birds Bring me my rocker, let me sit down I am grateful for all the days I smiled Even the days that brought a frown

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Date: 8/8/2019 2:57:00 AM
This was so funny I laughed out loud. Great poem. Joanna Davis
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Shirley Rebstock
Date: 8/8/2019 9:05:00 AM
Glad you got a kick out of it. Thanks
Date: 6/28/2018 10:30:00 AM
I understand everything completely and you have expressed it well. Thanks for hitting on age. Well said poetry. Sian.
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Shirley Rebstock
Date: 6/28/2018 1:12:00 PM
Thank you. Glad you stopped by.
Date: 1/9/2018 4:26:00 PM
The struggles of ageing .. Or is it the beauty of ageing .. Depends on how you look at it .. Great piece..
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Shirley Rebstock
Date: 1/14/2018 8:14:00 PM
Thank you
Date: 1/1/2018 7:51:00 PM
Shirley: I stopped by for some "meat & potatoes". I'm a lawn chair in the drive way guy myself. A rocker would upset my vertigo. :o) I've long since quit sucking sour lemons and just enjoy the lemonade. Thanks for sharing with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck
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Shirley Rebstock
Date: 1/2/2018 9:22:00 AM
Appreciate your sense of humor. Thanks.

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