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Spring Chicken

“You’re not a spring chicken,” My husband blurts out. The truth in that statement’s Beyond any doubt. My running around’s Surely taken its toll, As Nature reminds me I’m not in control. For age has its limits And mine’s reached a peak. What I do in a day Should spread over a week. I try for it all But my body’s refused. As I conk on the couch, There’s my husband – amused!

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Funom Makama

Date: 4/28/2015 9:18:00 AM

Reading through your words gives a majestic result of creating expectations and at the same time meeting them. This is awesome considering the feat achieved in a few lines. Great write friend and please keep on letting your heart speak for us to learn and enjoy. A def 7

Vera Duggan

Date: 4/22/2015 6:56:00 PM

Hi Ilene, you have described me to a tee and this morning I did something about it, Peter got me up early and I actually went for an early morning walk, then I conked on the couch, than you for the delightful read and take care.........Vera.......

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/20/2015 1:59:00 PM

Good one, Ilene. I am wondering if you will submit one of your many humorous poems to the contest asking for humorous poetry. You really should. Would love to see your name at the top of a winner list.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 4/22/2015 3:28:00 PM

hey andrea! i had stopped entering contests because i found it discouraging to read poems i thought were pretty poor placed way above mine time and again but you inspired me to enter this contest and i guess it worked out for me. thank you for your encouragement...

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 4/19/2015 10:02:00 PM

You are obviously energetic and determined, which is commendable! Relax a little, but not too much.....and, remember that at one time the label "spring chicken" really did refer to a young fowl one could buy in a store to prepare a really tasty supper....I enjoyed your poem....

Ilene Bauer
Date: 4/22/2015 3:24:00 PM

ha! i didn't even know where the expression came from. yes, i am energetic and determined but don't ask me to do anything at night - i am totally useless by then! thank you for your supportive comments, leo larry!

Tim Smith

Date: 4/19/2015 7:30:00 PM

We all try to do too much...our minds are still young...lovely Tim

Ilene Bauer
Date: 4/22/2015 3:22:00 PM

guess we don't have much choice, tim! thank you for your comment...

Thvia Shetley

Date: 4/19/2015 7:24:00 PM

story of my life, lady!

Ilene Bauer
Date: 4/22/2015 3:22:00 PM

ha! yes, i guess many of us live that life. thanks for reading!

Judy Konos

Date: 4/19/2015 6:43:00 PM

A comment has not been posted for this poem. Encourage a poet by being the first to comment........WELL NOW I have been ENCOURAGED....I laughed...and I laughed...because I want to cook on the couch! Send me some recipes! Thanks...Loved It....

Ilene Bauer
Date: 4/22/2015 3:21:00 PM

thank you, judy, for all of your support! much appreciated...