Muted Rage

Old age
Muted rage

Broke hips
Bitter lips

Happy thoughts
Are Fought

Sunny Days
Turn away

Why lie
Will die

Nursing home
Swallows groan

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Date: 11/18/2019 4:58:00 AM
Bringing into the forefront the craziness of age.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/18/2019 8:38:00 AM
Crazy age,... crazy aged. :) gw
Date: 11/18/2019 4:57:00 AM
WoW! What an acerbic blast, Shon. Had me belly shaking w/rollicking rocket laughter. The two keepsakes are: Keep it real, and Keep 'em coming, buddy.Colorful poetry w/firecracker pop. Love and more love always.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/18/2019 8:37:00 AM
Hey, thanks for the love, Freddie! … I tried to pen this one 'Langston Hughes style:' 'We real cool...' Joy and Happiness! ~ Gershon
Date: 11/17/2019 3:08:00 PM
aging isn't what it's cracked up to be...i wish to remain frozen in years, somewhere around the age of twenty nine would be fine... hugs :)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/17/2019 5:41:00 PM
You know, you're right, BUT if you can embrace each phase of life to reap its rewards, the only thing in the way of golden 'golden years' is/are debilitatingly painful health issues. Speaking for myself only, I have come to grips with what's slowed me down, accepted what is, and now am having the time of my life. Seriously. And so it goes... ~ Down from my soapbox now. Smiles, Gershon
Date: 11/17/2019 11:45:00 AM
Hi Gershon, Some old people enjoy life - not many - don't know if you ever read my poem God's waiting room - it was among one of my first on soup! Hugs and blessings to you dear friend. Jennifer.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/17/2019 5:42:00 PM
I hope that I can read 'God's Waiting Room' right after I type this reply. Looking forward, Jennifer! :) gw
Date: 11/17/2019 10:01:00 AM
Great! Old age as it is. And the final crescendo: you're dead and don't give a fark, but your family has to mess with your decomposing body. Prithee, God, may this piece of shchi disappear after death?
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/17/2019 1:41:00 PM
'Schi Whiz,' Komrade. ~ Descendare :)
Date: 11/17/2019 6:15:00 AM
yep.. i think many old people will fear this... well expressed..
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/17/2019 1:40:00 PM
---Unlike us, Silent: Neither of us being old or knowing any fear! :) gw
Date: 11/17/2019 5:40:00 AM
Getting old sucks big time Gershon. If you find the fountain of youth let me know, must dash, off to the docs lol. Tom
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/17/2019 1:39:00 PM
The Fountain of Youth? --Hey, that's an easy one, Tom: It's that red stuff that flows from your heart right up through your brain, and then back again! Smiles, Gershon
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