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How Old Are You

Eight year old twins played in the yard With a long stick in hand, one said, "This stick here will now be my cane" Agreeing, the other nodded his head Then he said, "I'm an old old man!" When he was asked,"How old are you?" Walking bent over with his cane He thought and said, "I'm twenty two !"

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Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 8/7/2017 10:02:00 AM

I can just hear him saying that! Cute poem.

Pat Adams
Date: 8/8/2017 7:25:00 AM

Judy, my wife, was the one that had the presence of mind to ask, "How old are you?" Those boys are graduating high school this year! Hard to believe. Thanks for the comment Dale!! rPAT

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 8/7/2017 8:14:00 AM

:-):-):-) (If I was still twenty two I probably wouldn't laugh;-)

Pat Adams
Date: 8/8/2017 7:23:00 AM

I thought it was really funny that was what he thought was old! Thanks for the comment! rogerPAT 80}

Kevin Shaw

Date: 8/6/2017 5:18:00 PM

Wonderful little poem, age is relative, regards,Kevin

Pat Adams
Date: 8/6/2017 11:39:00 PM

That's very true! Thanks for posting! rPAT