Age Takes It's Toll

How do we adjust to changes in the body As age takes it's toll through the years There's an amazing transformation at each stage Quite regular like that of my peers Although not the case it certainly seems so Felt much like my body was talking Telling this guy I sure seem right on schedule Involved a bit of sleeping walking Once was a young fella and full of beans Now they cause excess flatulation Embarrassing with other beings on an elevator The author of the loud blastulation The odor caused some to choke and ghasp Hold their noses faces turn red Actually one lady passed out on the floor People were careful where they tred
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Date: 7/31/2022 8:52:00 AM
Don't be in pain let rip and smile. Hope your weekend is going well Jack. Tom
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/31/2022 9:43:00 AM
All good here Jack.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/31/2022 9:10:00 AM
Oh the odour!!! Flatulation awwwwww Going well? How about yours? Cheers Sir Tom!
Date: 7/31/2022 8:35:00 AM
Oh dear, bless your heart (an old southern expression), Jack. I have tried to hold them in, but sometimes it's just not feasible (or possible!). (chuckling)
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/31/2022 9:05:00 AM
Well straight to your old southern heart Mr Hankins!!! Have a good one!
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