Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

It's Curtains For Me

Six months from now and it's curtains for me
I'll crash through the barrier of 80
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


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs February 19, 2015 at 9:10 AM You'll be an awesome and lively 80 yr old? But yes I have to agree with you these days are flying by . Jack Ellison February 19, 2015 at 3:29 PM YIKES 80!!!!!!! Seems like just 10 years ago, I was 70! LOL xx

Carol Eastman February 11, 2015 at 9:50 AM In 6 months my Dad will be 84. He's still riding his Harley. I gave my Honda cycle up at the ripe old age of 17. Don't want my Dragon to know it, but I once was grand at hill climbing. But my Dad was always in front... and better than me by far... So don't give up now... my dear old friend... for my Dad still daily takes naps, in his beloved Lazy Boy... PS. He can't hold a candle to you in fun poetry... so I send him some! Jack Ellison February 11, 2015 at 6:49 PM I shall check it out dear lady! xox Carol Eastman February 11, 2015 at 9:51 AM PS. Wrote a new poem called 'The Death of the Dinosaurs... Has a tad bit of potty humor in it!... Now see what you made me do... LOL

Laura Leiser February 10, 2015 at 1:48 PM Clever and humorous poem, Jack! We all get there, if we're lucky to live that long, even! Jack Ellison February 10, 2015 at 7:54 PM By your avatar, you've got a long way to go but trust me, it's the best time of my life!!! Love and hugs, Jack xoxox

Jan Allison February 10, 2015 at 12:05 PM When all else fails Jack you still have your sense of humour - 80 is the new 20 so you have no worries:-) Hugs jan xx ninja xxx Jack Ellison February 10, 2015 at 7:51 PM LOL "80 is the new 20"!!!! Hmmm! Love ya dear sister... Jacko xox

Njeri Hunjeri February 10, 2015 at 11:24 AM Old is gold Jack Ellison February 10, 2015 at 7:43 PM You sure have THAT right!!! Thank you dear friend!