One Hand On My Britches

One hand on my britches keeps them from falling down
One hand on my cane, which keeps me off the ground

I know a solution must be found, I can’t decide just what kind
I’ve been analyzing the situation; but it rather puzzles my mind

Could be gravity tugging on them that has them in such a rush
Or is it my belly hanging out there that has given them a push

Now I know I was looking for something; I guess I’ll just look around
I am hoping that I will know it whenever it is  found

I believe that I was headed out for somewhere
But must find my jacket; nothing else fit to wear

I certainly have my hands full, as anyone can see
I know that I have to get going; but damn, now I have to pee

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 11/4/2012 5:24:00 AM
Very funny poem here.
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Date: 10/7/2012 10:19:00 AM
Congrats on your 1st place win with this funny poem, Donald! Love, Kim
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Date: 10/5/2012 6:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Susan's contest Donald. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/4/2012 10:41:00 PM
Get some good suspenders. Congratulations on garnering the top spot in the contest.
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Date: 10/4/2012 7:50:00 PM
Hahaha...enjoyed this very much Donald.Congrats on the win.
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Date: 10/4/2012 12:57:00 PM
Congratulations on your funny win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 10/4/2012 9:24:00 AM
hahaha. Rather a dilemma, Donald. Congratulations on a well-deserved first placement. Good one!! :)
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Date: 10/4/2012 8:40:00 AM
Congrats Donald! Perspective is everything...even on aging...
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Date: 10/3/2012 10:11:00 PM
CONGRATS ON YOUR NUMBER ONE WIN LUV ..
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Date: 10/3/2012 2:10:00 PM
Donald, congratulations In Susan's "Any poem under 14 lines" contest. Had fun reading all her winners. take care~ PD
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Date: 10/3/2012 12:23:00 PM
Love these humorous poems. Great. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 10/3/2012 9:41:00 AM
deserving of a first place , well done Donald xx
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Date: 10/3/2012 9:28:00 AM
cool funny stuff...congrats on your win.
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Date: 10/3/2012 8:58:00 AM
Great, funny poem... Congratulations on your win! Terry
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Date: 10/3/2012 8:17:00 AM
Congratulations friend Donald for winning the contest. It’s beautifully written poem. Cheers!!!!!!!!!(^_^) Maria
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Date: 9/24/2012 10:56:00 AM
:o) Ha,hahahahaha...Nice one!
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Date: 9/16/2012 11:36:00 PM
A delightful giggle that I must share with my father.. For that matter, much of it is beginning to apply to myself now. Great writing. Chuck
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Donald J Bennett
Date: 9/17/2012 10:44:00 PM
Thank you for your very generous comments. I have found that one needs to laugh at life even though sometimes it is easier to cry. I have enjoyed many of your fine pieces.
Date: 8/22/2012 6:43:00 PM
:) you are a gem to this poetic place and I hope you enjoy sharing your poetry as much as I enjoy reading them! :) Cindy L. Cayton
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Date: 8/19/2012 7:48:00 AM
Maybe you need a bigger bum; that helps you know!
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Donald J Bennett
Date: 8/19/2012 9:58:00 AM
Thanks for the comment and you are correct in that
Date: 8/11/2012 11:41:00 PM
great humor in this piece, much enjoyed
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Date: 8/11/2012 5:44:00 AM
I like poems with humour and easy reading
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Date: 8/10/2012 1:06:00 PM
Funny. Sounds like an aging gentleman with his hands full of trousers.
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Date: 8/10/2012 11:30:00 AM
hahaha great write Donald hope you made it
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Date: 8/10/2012 6:38:00 AM
Growing old gracefully?...no such animal!...I can identify, Donald!... Gave me a good chuckle this morning....thanks! - Tim
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Date: 8/10/2012 6:15:00 AM
even though it hurts me physically to smile, which is bad news the good news is i have precious little to smile about....(women think differently then men) this poem made me smile, despite the discomfort--thanks for that and for being you! yours in peace, pain, poetry, protection and perfection (your perfection of course, the universe knows ain't nothin' perfect 'bout me but for my imperfections) be cool and be no one's fool PHREEPOETREE ~free cee!~
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