A Once Active Soul

Retired for ten or twelve years now I've finally accepted the role As a senior citizen sent out to pasture Not good for this once active soul Poetry has sure helped fill in the gap But looking for something else Maybe creating a children's picture book Got a mind for it I've always felt Not saying my old mind is childlike But it's probably close to the truth Always was able to get down to their level Even though I'm long in the tooth So wish me well in whatever endeavour Don't need to make one red cent You can wager I'm gonna eventually find out The activity for which I'm now meant
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Baker Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM
Sounds like a good project, Jack. Pick a day or two a week and focus on writing your children's book, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Ellison Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 4:45 AM
I act childlike, might as well write like one! Say hello to Sara for me... cheers!
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 12:32 PM
Hello Happy Jack, oh! A children's book! Oh! Go for it. But still be here to create poetry. Hugs. /Darlene/ xxxxxx-ooooo
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Hello Happy Jack, I would keep on going. You can do this Happy Jack. Love, xxx-ooo./Darlene\
Ellison Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 1:28 PM
So many options... so little time!!! Love Happy Jack XOX
Lawless Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 5:38 AM
Jack, your SOUL is still active, as is your heart. With age comes wisdom, with wisdom comes wit, and you're full of it...wait...let me rephrase that...KEEP ON TRUCKIN' JACK
Ellison Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 6:03 AM
Will keep on as long as the old ticker keeps on tickingl One never knows how long that will be.....
Hamilton Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 5:29 AM
I like this very much Jack It rings with truth of what getting old can do to one's mind. I can relate only too well hugs Shadow 7
Ellison Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 5:52 AM
Life has a beginning and such a sad ending. Unfortunately the end arrives much too soon just as we're getting started! Very sad.......
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