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I Am Sixty Going On Seventy

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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 Sponsored by Natasha L Scragg 11/20/21

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 2/23/2022 11:08:00 PM

This is a funny one. Just remember, like wine and good cheese, we get better with age. So clever.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/3/2021 8:05:00 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

Date: 11/30/2021 11:09:00 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

Date: 11/26/2021 8:14:00 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

Date: 11/26/2021 6:26:00 AM

Well done Jan! Witty/humorous and a good one to sing along to. Hugs // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/24/2021 4:58:00 AM

Very cute and humorous lyric, Jan:)

Judy Ball

Date: 11/23/2021 8:55:00 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

Date: 11/23/2021 7:57:00 AM

Wow! This is so creative, Jan. GREAT. Janice

Lin Lane

Date: 11/22/2021 7:08:00 AM

In your usual style of good natured humor. LOL Great job of following the lyrical form.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/23/2021 6:07:00 AM

Thanks lin, have missed you my friend, hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/21/2021 11:55:00 PM

I love this! I knew what song and began singing immediately after spying it.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/23/2021 6:07:00 AM

Thanks caren, hugs Jan x

Bill Baker

Date: 11/21/2021 1:44:00 PM

Nice lyric poem Jan. Sad for the old dude with the bum tiker. Your friendly poet, Bill

Jan Allison
Date: 11/21/2021 11:38:00 PM

thanks Bill:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/21/2021 11:43:00 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
Date: 11/21/2021 11:50:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, happy holidays x:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/21/2021 9:36:00 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
Date: 11/21/2021 11:49:00 AM

thanks my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 11/21/2021 2:09:00 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
Date: 11/21/2021 11:49:00 AM

Thanks Delice, that sure is an iconic scene, this poem was based on Maria and Lisle talking:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/20/2021 8:09:00 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
Date: 11/21/2021 11:48:00 AM

Thanks Lindsay:-) hugs Jan xx

Debra L Brown

Date: 11/20/2021 5:02:00 PM

Jan, This is funny. Good luck in the contest. Blessing ~ Debbie

Jan Allison
Date: 11/20/2021 5:04:00 PM

Thanks Debra:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 11/20/2021 3:43:00 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
Date: 11/20/2021 4:45:00 PM

lol Terry, am tired but the muse is starting to come back a little :-) hugs Jan xx