A Good Sense Of Humour Blunts The Sharp Blades Of Reality

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Oh, yes, that time has surely come-
   the winter of our years;
try keeping busy, having fun
   and hang out with our peers.

On senior bus trips, off we go,
   the highlight of our day.
But walkers and those footed canes
   sure do get in our way.

Like ducklings waddle cross the floor
   to meet the guide in pairs,
we follow him or her around
   and pray there are no stairs.

And soon it's time to see the show
   and thought we had our place
to sit next to our special friends,
   then find there is no space!

'Cause we got lost along the way-
   when leaving the restroom!
Now in the dark, get seated near-
   some gal with strong perfume!

And soon the time has surely come-
   the curtains rise with cheers.
So tired of saying 'who' and 'what'-
   stuff hearing aids in ears.

Oh yes, those days have surely come-
   the winter of our time;
just keep on going, with a smile-
   pretend it's summertime!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 9/23/2016 8:38:00 PM
I enjoyed your fun winning poem. Congrats.
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Date: 9/23/2016 7:25:00 AM
Pretend it is summertime..I really like that line..It has good flow and rhythm and that I do like..Thanks for your entry in my contest..Sara
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Date: 9/22/2016 4:30:00 PM
Well written and in good form. 7 in my book. Congratulations. Blessings, Janis.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 9/22/2016 7:55:00 PM
Thank you so much, Janis! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 8/27/2016 2:14:00 AM
Oh I love your wonderfully aware entry Sandra! You mention so many of the concerns seniors have...especially stairs! I am sure to see this one at the top Sandra. 7 ; )
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