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I Am Sixty Going On Seventy

Parody of Sixteen Going on Seventeen Reprise from the sound of music

I am sixty going on seventy
I’ve got a dicky heart
Surgeon’s been kind and relieved my mind
My ticker he can restart

But I wonder, should the worst happen
Will my life be the same
Energy low ,lost my libido 
It’s driving me quite insane

Unfit to make love to my wife
Bereft of all my vim
Unless I brave the surgeon’s knife
Our future’s looking grim

Heart disease is now my enemy
I hope I will pull through
I am sixty if I reach seventy
I’ll need a pill of blue

Just give me a pill of blue



The Tune Of - - - Musicals - - - Part One Poetry Contest

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11/20/21

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Marikate Kingston February 23, 2022 at 11:08 PM This is a funny one. Just remember, like wine and good cheese, we get better with age. So clever.

Michelle Faulkner December 3, 2021 at 8:05 AM Love this one, Jan, so cheeky in your signature style! That title is so perfect too, predicting a win for this one :)

John Watt November 30, 2021 at 11:09 AM Jan, it looks as though your muse for brilliant humour is not on holiday. Such a fun read to go with this well-loved song... being in my sixties, I can fully relate, haha. Great fun. Hugs ~ John

Lindsay Laurie November 26, 2021 at 8:14 PM G'day Jan ... not sure about the blue pill. It might kill him quicker. Nice light hearted and lyrical Jan - thank you - Lindsay

Paul Callus November 26, 2021 at 6:26 AM Well done Jan! Witty/humorous and a good one to sing along to. Hugs // paul

Joanna Daniel November 24, 2021 at 4:58 AM Very cute and humorous lyric, Jan:)

Judy Ball November 23, 2021 at 8:55 AM lol This is too cute Jan but sorry for the old guy with the dicky ticker. As for me I turned the numbers around and decided I was 47 instead. I should work because it worked for my mom for years. She was 37 longer than anyone on the planet. As always a fun read. Loved it. God Bless JB

Janice Canerdy November 23, 2021 at 7:57 AM Wow! This is so creative, Jan. GREAT. Janice

Lin Lane November 22, 2021 at 7:08 AM In your usual style of good natured humor. LOL Great job of following the lyrical form. Jan Allison November 23, 2021 at 6:07 AM Thanks lin, have missed you my friend, hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger November 21, 2021 at 11:55 PM I love this! I knew what song and began singing immediately after spying it. Jan Allison November 23, 2021 at 6:07 AM Thanks caren, hugs Jan x

Bill Baker November 21, 2021 at 1:44 PM Nice lyric poem Jan. Sad for the old dude with the bum tiker. Your friendly poet, Bill Jan Allison November 21, 2021 at 11:38 PM thanks Bill:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich November 21, 2021 at 11:43 AM hahaha. i know that song well (the original) My husband would know YOUR poem hahaha. Sure hope I can manage to see more poetry while I am away this week. Jan Allison November 21, 2021 at 11:50 AM Thanks Andrea, happy holidays x:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos November 21, 2021 at 9:36 AM I sang I am sixteen going on seventeen from The Sound of Music the whole way through, excellent write, love it and took me back in age and time. Hugs and blessings Jan, Jennifer P.S. Glad my poem you read made you feel better and glad you are back to writing your wonderful poems. Jan Allison November 21, 2021 at 11:49 AM thanks my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Delice Arleen Skelly November 21, 2021 at 2:09 AM This works so well. I could just see you in the summer pavilion running and jumping across the seats. (always thought that was a great scene)....Delice Jan Allison November 21, 2021 at 11:49 AM Thanks Delice, that sure is an iconic scene, this poem was based on Maria and Lisle talking:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie November 20, 2021 at 8:09 PM Hello Jan ... you're not frightened that you might be encouraging a heart attack, and a smile on his face at the same time - thanks Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison November 21, 2021 at 11:48 AM Thanks Lindsay:-) hugs Jan xx

Debra L Brown November 20, 2021 at 5:02 PM Jan, This is funny. Good luck in the contest. Blessing ~ Debbie Jan Allison November 20, 2021 at 5:04 PM Thanks Debra:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood November 20, 2021 at 3:43 PM Hey world… she’s back… the blue pill’s been ticked off… the poop won’t be far behind it…. Coveralls and hard hats available on demand………… you’re clearly feeling a lot better, Jan… and it shows. Good luck in the contest. ;-) Terry Jan Allison November 20, 2021 at 4:45 PM lol Terry, am tired but the muse is starting to come back a little :-) hugs Jan xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury November 20, 2021 at 2:50 PM Hilarious, Jan! I really enjoy your fun poems. Love and hugs ~ Mala Jan Allison November 20, 2021 at 4:44 PM Thanks Mala:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham November 20, 2021 at 2:43 PM That blue pill will work miracles Jan, good to see you back in the saddle. Tom Jan Allison November 20, 2021 at 4:44 PM thanks tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer November 20, 2021 at 1:20 PM ha! well done, jan! hilarious! Jan Allison November 20, 2021 at 2:17 PM thanks Ilene not sure the sponsor will like it but it sure was fun lol, I based it on the Maria and Lisle song not the other one:-) hugs Jan xx

Sotto Poet November 20, 2021 at 12:33 PM Jan, I estimate this whimsical piece you've scribbled. I'm delighted you're undergoing inventive to produce such a charming stopic Jan Allison November 20, 2021 at 12:38 PM Thanks Lasadd it was fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar November 20, 2021 at 12:30 PM No one knows the future but this is certainly a fun poem. Hugs. Jan Allison November 20, 2021 at 12:37 PM not sure the sponsor will like it but i take my chance !:-) hugs Jan xx

Jack Horne November 20, 2021 at 12:15 PM LOL, love this fun write, my friend. So good to see you feel up to writing x Jan Allison November 20, 2021 at 12:18 PM Doubt it will place in the contest but it was fun to write lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta November 20, 2021 at 10:06 AM He shall need to move if he lives anywhere with blue laws! (aka Never on Sunday) Enjoyed, Jan! Jan Allison November 20, 2021 at 12:17 PM Thank Rico:-) hugs Jan xx