Pat Adams Poet Rhyme

A Regular Joe

I used to be something special
But now I'm just a regular Joe
I used to be able to carry a tune
But now my gravely voice is too low

I used to be able to dance a jig
I could even do a doe see doe
But now arthritis has hobbled me some
So now I'm just a regular Joe

I used to be something special
With all that long curly brown hair
Now when I give that mirror a gaze
I can see there isn't much up there

I can't sing, dance or grace a mirror
But I heard you reap what you sow
I earned what I got, special or not
I'd rather be a regular Joe

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Richard Lamoureux November 24, 2017 at 6:15 PM In my experience I've yet to meet a regular Joe. They have all turned out to be irregular in the most pleasant of ways. I enjoyed this fun write. Pat Adams November 25, 2017 at 9:12 AM Ha! Very eloquently put!! (You must be a poet or something) Thank you so much for your insightful comment.....Pat

Lim'Rik Flats November 19, 2017 at 10:12 AM Of late I've been an irregular Joe. It's no fun you know. I'd rather be able to go when I have to go! Sorry, sometimes inspiration gets sideways. Love your PO Joe! Pat Adams November 19, 2017 at 3:37 PM Ha! Inspiration should be grabbed whenever it rears it's illusive head!!!!............Thanks for commenting John......80)

Cheryl Hoffman November 19, 2017 at 9:45 AM I agree with Line; its our hearts and souls that really matter especially as we grow older! A wonderful down to earth thought provoking write Pat!~Che :) Pat Adams November 19, 2017 at 3:42 PM Thank you for commenting Cheryl, now and always my friend!!!!................xx................Patrick

Line Gauthier November 19, 2017 at 8:18 AM I hear you. It feels good to be able to face that mirror and, even though it may not be so pretty, at least be satisfied with the heart and soul behind those eyes. Congrats on an insightful poem, Pat. Pat Adams November 19, 2017 at 3:39 PM Thank you Line for your wonderful comment!! I'm really glad you liked it!....xx.....Pat