Ah, Youth

Younger people slake their thirst - 
No reason to endure it - 
With water or another drink
As quick as they procure it.

But older folk will agonize
Although they may secure it,
'Cause if they drink enough to quench,
Their bladders just can't store it.

Though young and old alike may share
A quenching-thirst ability,
It's only older ones who care
'Bout where's the next facility.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Johnson Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 11:00 PM
Nice poem, excuse me, I have to go. :)
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 31, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Excellent enjambment and splendid structure in the use of 7 and 8 syllable lines! I love endure/procure/secure and the nifty rhyming of ability/facility. A 7... as are all your delightful poems!! Keith
Laurie Avatar
May 30, 2015 at 6:24 PM
Well said Ilene... youth plan ahead for a bus stop, train station, night club... not us oldies - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
May 30, 2015 at 5:09 PM
haha, Ilene, I have cared about the next facility since i was a CHILD. I think i have the world's smallest bladder!!!
Allison Avatar
May 30, 2015 at 2:44 PM
oh so true Ilene - your observation is sadly true:-( hugs Jan xx 7 ss
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