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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Date: 2/19/2015 9:10:00 AM
You'll be an awesome and lively 80 yr old? But yes I have to agree with you these days are flying by .
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/19/2015 3:29:00 PM
YIKES 80!!!!!!! Seems like just 10 years ago, I was 70! LOL xx
Date: 2/11/2015 9:50:00 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!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/11/2015 6:49:00 PM
I shall check it out dear lady! xox
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Carol Eastman
Date: 2/11/2015 9:51:00 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
Date: 2/10/2015 1:48:00 PM
Clever and humorous poem, Jack! We all get there, if we're lucky to live that long, even!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/10/2015 7:54:00 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
Date: 2/10/2015 12:05:00 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
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/10/2015 7:51:00 PM
LOL "80 is the new 20"!!!! Hmmm! Love ya dear sister... Jacko xox
Date: 2/10/2015 11:24:00 AM
Old is gold
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/10/2015 7:43:00 PM
You sure have THAT right!!! Thank you dear friend!
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