Douglas Pederson Poet Rhyme

Bats In the Belfry

have you seen nothing and head the sound
did your mind do an illusory prank?  
have you felt a touch from no one around
have you considered yourself just to be an old crank?

have you forgotten some memories of your  ‘hey days’
watched some westerns and thought you were there?
saw the ocean in the distance which you became amazed
when you saw the tall ships passing by and heard the fanfare?

did the pigeons in the park eat up all of your bread crumbs
then followed you home and messed up your lawn  
when you hear a band do you enjoy the big drums
or is that only the national anthem just before dawn?

does your doctor tell you that there is nothing wrong  
but you feel absent minded when your train of thought derailed?  
would a few doses of Geritol make you lively and strong
and show the world you’re a mighty but flighty man unveiled.

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Panagiota Romios April 9, 2019 at 8:29 PM When I was a kid , my Mom told be I bats in my belfry...LOL She was probably right. I enjoyed your poem. Memory? What's that?-)) Bless you..Panagiota PS use plenty of L- Carnitine , Omega 3's and lots of Vitamin D to keep bats away from the belfry! Douglas Pederson April 10, 2019 at 3:49 AM I do take Vit D., so far not bats! thanks for the nice complement.