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Old Bones, Young Mind


It just sneaked up when I had my back turned… age that is
Creaking joints, worn out cartilage, torn muscles
Not far from my pension, and I am a …GRANDDAD!!
But, my mind is the mind of a twenty year old…razor sharp
Firing on all four cylinders, cooking on gas, switched on,
I am not two sandwiches short of a picnic!
My looks match my age, my age makes me look longer in the mirror
It takes me that little bit longer to get out of bed… but not into it!
When I was younger I dreamt of beautiful blondes-- now …I still do!
If I bend down I have started to make groaning noises…ooohhh, arrghh!
But, I can still stand my own ground, pass an opinion whether it’s wanted or not
Give advice when I really shouldn’t, tell people when they are wrong;  politely..
This is how it is when you have a young mind trapped in an old-er body….

©12/8/2012

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  1. Date: 1/2/2013 5:22:00 AM

    Ha Ha been there done that,, just browsing your work David,, enjoyed this...

  1. Date: 8/13/2012 12:32:00 PM

    great write David,let the truth be free,lol

  1. Date: 8/13/2012 4:13:00 AM

    I got a strained facial muscle after a prolonged grinning while reading this poem of yours David! Fantastic! Good luck always!

  1. Date: 8/12/2012 1:05:00 PM

    My bones creek and ache too and I'm still young...er maybe, maybe not! But I sure can relate to this poem a lot David! I have a sharp mind in an older body! And I hope that it lasts that way, the sharp mind that is! When that goes, I go! This is a fabulous poem my friend, I really enjoyed it! Delightful piece, Great Work!!

  1. Date: 8/12/2012 10:30:00 AM

    My bones are cracking as I smile through this gem of yours,David.Take care my friend,enjoy your Sunday:) Arild

  1. Date: 8/12/2012 10:10:00 AM

    Enjoyed reading through my reading glasses! Cheers to those with young minds.

  1. Date: 8/12/2012 8:48:00 AM

    Thanks for manual. Now I know what to look forward too. I'm n my forties, and have young spirit also. I like this, but don't be scaring me David! Lol thanks for stopping by, I do appreciate it!

  1. Date: 8/12/2012 8:45:00 AM

    AHhhhhh to know when we were young the things we know now.... Well done Dave, 8 years I will be 55 and get my pension but still have to work some... Glad the crackpot was removed, just wished Soup did that for all the men who were harrased by you know who back in May... Enjoy your Sunday my Poet Brother