Pat Adams Poet Rhyme

Anyone Game

Guess who the mad gab is all about
It's us, a well known pack of old geezers
Old grandpas that are in trouble no doubt
Now most of us are coughers and weezers

It was a risk to be cool and not hide
Drawn to the taboo tobacco, that's right
While John and Paul sang ticket to ride
We would smoke that tobacco all night!

Some warned against it when sales began
Others would speak out and say balderdash
We are just cool like the Marlboro man
And for cigs, kerplunk, put down their cash

Our life has gone up in smoke it's true
Now we need oxygen close to our heads
But don't feel bad for this old sorry crew 
We do have some fancy hospital beds!




3/11/2019
For Anyone Game? contest
By Carol Connell

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Darlene De Beaulieu April 1, 2019 at 5:44 PM Hello Pat Adams, I am glad I do not smoke any more. have a nice evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu April 2, 2019 at 5:46 PM Oh... it cpuld have been. Pat Adams April 2, 2019 at 3:52 PM Thank you, and you as well Darlene! Hey, wait a minute, was that an April Fools joke??.........80)

Jan Allison March 14, 2019 at 4:08 PM lol Pat adding this gem to my faves - I see many schoolkids trying to look cool and smoking:-( my dad was a heavy smoker eventually gave up but the smell of mints on his breath was a clue he was still having a crafty fag - he died of bowel and lung cancer. and no matter what they do to try and stop people smoking they still have massive cigarette and tobacco sales, putting them behind roller shutter doors doesn't fool anyone and no one heeds warnings on the packets. hugs jan xx Pat Adams March 15, 2019 at 4:51 PM Thank you so much Jan! Yes, it's a touchy subject as it should be. I quit about 23 years ago, much to the ribbing derision of my fellow crew mates. Even so, I feel bad for the few that are left that kept saying they could quit, "If they wanted to"......pat

Lindsay Laurie March 11, 2019 at 10:19 PM G'day Pat … bloody terrific mate and nothing truer could be writ. The ciggies do take their toll by crikey, but when young and foolish, they make you look cool - or use to - thanks Pat, really enjoyed this piece - Lindsay Pat Adams March 12, 2019 at 4:40 PM Thanks Lindsay! It took me a while to shake the habit!.....pat

Kim Rodrigues March 11, 2019 at 10:05 AM Love it, Pat! Made me smile. Pat Adams March 11, 2019 at 10:09 AM Thank you Kim. Wow! I can see the smile in your avatar! HUH!.................80)