I Sat Too Long

I sat too long
The coffee’s cold
I sip it still
I’m growing old

The days they come
And slowly pass
As I sit on
My lazy a..

This growing old
It first took root
While I was in
My birth day suit

Therefore, I guess
I shan’t complain
Some take the bus
Some take the train

The coffee cup
Sits mocking me
I drank it all
Now I must P

John G. Lawless
©12/25/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Wolf Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 6:57 PM
A classic, John... btw: What kind of coffee is that? (I really must know, so as to avoid it, 'cos I already P 2 much).
M  Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 5:21 PM
I love this quirky, cheeky, funny poem John! It made me smile….Fun!! Debx
Goldsmith Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 11:54 AM
A cute/fun write. Thanks for the laugh. Blessings..............
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