In the Bin

Time for a de-clutter , make some room
in drawers and shelves,
Feng Shui folk swear that it makes
one feel good about oneself.
These trainers from my glory days
of racing round a track
now swopped for orthopaedic shoes
that help my calves and back.
That old Blue Stratos aftershave
for attracting women faster,
all I need now is my Gillette G3
and a box of sticking plasters.
The medallion and gold chain can go
from nineteen seventy six,
as my Medic alert tag round my neck
will not pull any chicks.
The tight briefs from back when I had
ideas above my station,
replaced with baggy boxer shorts
for better ventilation.
And should God say my time is up
and kindly call me home,
he'll find that I shall travel light-
no more need for this comb!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 12/12/2018 6:44:00 PM
OMG...LOL!! I always thought you were an old man the way you carry on here Viv..So I got a surprise to see your birthday suit.
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Date: 10/30/2018 10:04:00 PM
hahaha, it got better and better and the end was hilarious. Love tihs, VIV
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Date: 10/30/2018 8:01:00 PM
LOL...funny poem! Love your humor.
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Date: 10/29/2018 11:14:00 AM
I am at that age where I'm beginning to experience all the things you cited in your poem and as far as sex, I've reached Niravana! A truly great poem with all it's remembrances, Viv!!
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Date: 10/28/2018 11:32:00 PM
lol ol! This is hilarious, Viv! I can totally relate :) Your self effacing humor is so good to read...like chicken soup for the soul! Thank you!! :)
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Date: 10/28/2018 9:40:00 PM
Am smilin' Viv, thanks!
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Date: 10/28/2018 9:36:00 AM
You nailed it sir. There are many changes that take place that require decluttering. It is really something what starts to sag!! You have a great sense of humor.
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Date: 10/28/2018 4:49:00 AM
nice // good humorous- That old Blue Stratos aftershave for attracting women faster, all I need now is my Gillette G3 and a box of sticking plasters.
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Date: 10/28/2018 4:11:00 AM
absolutely hilarious Mr Viv thanks for my morning giggle (that is apart from when I look in the mirror lol):-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/28/2018 2:52:00 AM
G'day Viv ... Yep, old father time has a habit of changing habits and one is your head growing through your hair - thanks Mate - Lindsay
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Date: 10/28/2018 2:40:00 AM
Love it! Amusing take on this getting old. I can relate.
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Date: 10/28/2018 2:39:00 AM
Haha loved it Viv, didn't have you down as a medallion man. Tom.
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