It's Curtains For Me

Six months from now and it's curtains for me I'll crash through the barrier of 88 I'll officially be old and crotchety and senile Pablum after my morning pee Oh for the days had no trouble getting dressed Now I forget my darn Jockeys Don't wanna share this bod with anyone else Everything's become kinda floppy Once had tight abs... now who am I kidding The tightest my abs get now Is when I try bending down to tie up my laces At times feel like a pregnant cow I grunt and strain and been known to curse Saying bad things like, “holy heck" Can remember those real naughty old phrases Like “go to blazes” or “pain in the neck” Guess six months won't make a hugh difference I'm pretty well ready for the pasture One thing I've noticed since reaching “maturity” Time seems to be going a lot faster So here's some advice for all you young'uns Enjoy life while you still can Before you know it, the darn jig will be up And you'll just be an also ran
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Breidenthal Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 8:44 PM
Happy New Year to you! Great advice there at the end. Your rhymes are always so clever. Much love, always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
January 2, 2023 at 4:10 AM
Love for the whole year Miss Laura! So happy that you joined us again! You make my heart sing! Love, Happy Jack XOX
Volumes Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 6:10 AM
Jack I keep thinking that my mirrors are faulty, they have to have made a mistake, that old woman looking back looks like she is ready for her own wake. Getting old is a curse and its was nice of you to share it, but l really think we just have to grin and bare it.
Ellison Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 7:04 AM
Yes "Grin in bare it" what else??? LOL Happy to let you know what lies ahead! But I'm MUCH closer than you... happy Friday my love! Happy Jack XOXOX
Cunningham Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 4:50 AM
I agree Jack, the hands of the clock seen to wizz around as you get older. Happy New year to you. Tom
Cunningham Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 11:48 AM
Lost my contract with playgirl lol, a real bummer. Love your new pic.
Ellison Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 4:53 AM
LOL Wow do they ever... just yesterday I was young and virile mow I'm old and crotchety! You too?
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