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It's Not Easy Getting Old

It's not easy getting old When I first get up I cough Clear my throat, shuffle to the John Sit down, and try to pinch one off Sometimes I do, most times I don't I wash my face but it sure is upsetting When I look in the mirror, with mouth open At just how old and ugly I'm getting Most of the time at least one thing hurts There's no telling how long it'll linger At work I was the number one hand But now I'm more like a middle finger It's not all trials and tribulations Some days I'm full of vigor and sass These days I'm just awfully thankful To be on this side of the grass!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 9/18/2017 9:34:00 AM
'tis no country for old men indeed;-)
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Pat Adams
Date: 9/18/2017 11:28:00 AM
Very true my friend, but, I just keep horning in!!........Peace....Pat
Date: 9/18/2017 3:42:00 AM
ha ha ha keep on pushing the pen you've a long time before you are pushing up daisies lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/18/2017 11:27:00 AM
Yeah, well that'll be the last thing to go probably. It's amazing how strong the poetry bug can get!!! Thanks for the comment Jan!!!............Pat
Date: 9/17/2017 9:40:00 PM
Oh Pat; I agree getting older isn't for sissies! Keep eating (lots of veggies and fruits)/drinking (lots of water) healthy and exercising and you'll be fine~Che :)
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Pat Adams
Date: 9/18/2017 12:29:00 AM
Sound advice! I suppose I could curb the m&m's a little bit!!...............Thanks for commenting as always...Patrick

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