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The Ageing Process

My skin has become like sandpaper Blotches showing up everywhere A pimple resides at the end of my nose Some areas have unwanted hair What is happening to this body of mine Seems it's just about falling apart Ankles are swollen to twice their size Been expelling a whole lot of farts It's referred to as the ageing process Is this what's in store from now on No more of this sleeping in until noon Always up at the crack of dawn Needing to pee three times a night My back teeth are floating around Cramps in my legs are driving me nuts And my PJs keep falling down A hell of a mess this ageing process Not a damn thing a person can do Hang in there my friends, it won't be long The grim reaper will be calling on you! © Jack Ellison 2015

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Date: 6/24/2015 5:48:00 PM
Your mind is still young Jack, and that's what matters! You're one of the strongest people I know! You've got plenty of time, no worries dearest. Love you dearly and I am here for you! Always, Laura
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Jack Ellison
Date: 6/24/2015 8:58:00 PM
I honestly can't believe the feelings you stir in me! If I die tomorrow, it will be with a smile on my face for having known you, my precious friend! Love, love, love you sweet friend xxx
Date: 6/19/2015 12:23:00 PM
LOL... Jack if we didn't age we would remain babies forever... No true loves... And I think in the later years our slowing down helps us reflect on our lives and prepares us so we'll be ready to see heaven... Wish the last years were easier, of course... But no one can beat the grim reaper. But hopefully old age will bring us closer to our families, religions, and God.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 6/20/2015 6:40:00 PM
Actually, 25 would be a good age to stay for as long as we have... whatcha think? xxx
Date: 6/19/2015 8:55:00 AM
Wonder why those pj's keep falling down
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Jack Ellison
Date: 6/19/2015 10:41:00 AM
It's just pathetic I tell ya... pathetic!!!
Date: 6/19/2015 5:47:00 AM
Oh Jack old age doesn't give us a lot to look forward to - but your humourous poem did leave me with a huge smile :-) Hugs Janxx
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Jack Ellison
Date: 6/19/2015 6:14:00 AM
I guess it's all how you look life... I've had an extra good one! Hugs, Jack xxx

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