Catie Lindsey Poet Couplet

A Laughing Matter

I cannot help but enjoy my old age,
every day I know laughter is the rage.
I laugh at myself almost all the time,
I need a penny and dig for a dime.

Open the closet and reach for the milk,
knowing I'm allergic I still buy silk.
Some say memory is on the decrease,
I don't agree and I've made my peace.

My memory is as sharp as ever,
but intent and action seem to sever.
I go to the store to buy cookie dough,
pay for toilet paper and off I go.

It all happens in the blink of an eye,
open the car door and I wonder why.
Look for books in the refrigerator,
that's when age knows no negotiator.

Old age creeps in slowly on a good day,
so I laugh myself silly while I may.
I refuse to just sit, fret and fritter,
No 'Oh poor me,' no becoming bitter.



6/10/2019
For "A Contest on Aging Poetry Contest"
Sponsor: Emile Pinet

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CayCay Godwin June 12, 2019 at 8:16 AM FIRST, bad on me for not reaching out. My life lately has been a see-saw of hectic and confusion. Yes, sorry 'bout all the rain - it started because I mopped my floors. Second, this poem is GREAT - I absolutely love it. We must laugh, I agree. This morning I laughed because I can't find my butt in any mirror in this house - I looked because we're going to the beach soon and I don't want to take the butt I did find. Laugh! This is excellently penned, Sweetie. I hope you're loving VA - I do. Catie Lindsey June 12, 2019 at 8:28 AM Hi CayCay. :-) Lol, I hope you find your real butt, mine is hiding securely in a pair of cut off. That's as close as I'm getting to a bathing suit these days. Yes, I am loving VA, it is so pretty here. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. PS- put the mop down and back away...I want sunshine! Hugs, Catie :-)

Richard Lamoureux June 11, 2019 at 5:12 PM I like your humorous take on the subject. Good luck in the contest. Catie Lindsey June 11, 2019 at 5:43 PM Thanks, Richard. Hugs, Catie :-)

Jeanne Mcgee June 10, 2019 at 5:40 PM This is really fun and so true! Great write on the subject. Jeanne Catie Lindsey June 10, 2019 at 6:29 PM Thanks Jeanne, for your kind comment. Hugs, Catie :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 10, 2019 at 12:48 PM This is awesome Catie! Thoroughly enjoyed :) Good luck in the contest! xomo Catie Lindsey June 10, 2019 at 3:57 PM Thanks, Mo. :-) Hugs,Catie

Jan Allison June 10, 2019 at 11:26 AM Love your humour in the poem Catie - need to go and check my washing machine for the milk lol:-) hugs Janxxx Catie Lindsey June 10, 2019 at 12:47 PM Hahaha! So funny, Jan! Thank you for your kind comment. Hugs, Catie :-)