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A Prayer For the Old Folks

Should a wooden chair that rocks find my destiny When the winds of time prevail in sunset circumstance And when comes those misty morns to rest the mood I’m in May my rocker be laid out with Vodka, Rum and Gin! Should a back that whispers ache find my lips to speak When the breeze that ushers age sends the years my way And when every little pill has come to my rescue Let me find and let me care that one of them is blue!

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Date: 12/6/2021 10:53:00 AM
What a creative/fun~~story/write. Love It. Remember, age is just a number. Have a blessed day..................
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Mike Gentile
Date: 12/6/2021 11:56:00 AM
You are so right, thanks Paula xxoo
Date: 11/20/2021 7:43:00 PM
Good morning, is this Mike Gentile? Yes, Mike, this is your Walgreens Pharmacy. We're sorry, but we simply cannot prescribe those blue pills, given that other prescription for vodka, rum and gin that just came in. In fact, we're prescribing 12 free AA meetings for you, sir! lol. Season's best, gw
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Mike Gentile
Date: 11/20/2021 7:57:00 PM
That call sounds too familiar Gershon!! Sounds like you speak from experience!
Date: 11/20/2021 11:23:00 AM
Hi Mike, This was a good poem to read this fine Saturday . Your last line cracked me up. Well done:-)Alexis
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Mike Gentile
Date: 11/20/2021 5:37:00 PM
So glad you liked it, thanks xxoo
Date: 11/20/2021 3:39:00 AM
Ahh. what a great way to start off my Saturday morning. Reading this made me chuckle a few times. Thanks for the laughs, Mike. Have a nice weekend! ~CM
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Mike Gentile
Date: 11/20/2021 4:49:00 AM
Thanks Charles and a happy weekend to you as well !!!
Date: 11/19/2021 12:30:00 PM
what an 'uplifting' piece indeed, thanks for the giggle Mike xx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 11/19/2021 1:01:00 PM
You got it, Thanks jan and a happy and healthy weekend to you too xxoo
Date: 11/19/2021 9:26:00 AM
Vodka, Rum, and Gin--party time when there isn't much time left and you have done all you could---as the older folks certainly have.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 11/19/2021 1:01:00 PM
There's always time to party! Thanks Vijay
Date: 11/19/2021 9:26:00 AM
Haha love it Mike, that last line's a gem. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 11/19/2021 1:00:00 PM
Thanks Tom, a happy weekend to you as well!

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