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October 1st

OCTOBER 1ST October 1st says my mini-calendar It’s one of those language poppers This one Spanish “Esta lloviendo!” it says (It’s pouring rain!) Damn right! Cold too And I’ve been griping all summer about the heat Have you noticed – of course you have – how the elderly constantly complain? I am one of these ummm those So you needn’t take offense ancient ones Why is it people stay away from me? I’m clean Fairly neat Only an occasional flatulent rumble Walk slow Drive slow Keep the talking-to-myself at a minimum Seldom slobber And my animals simply dote on me However – I do complain a lot But in a reasonably soft voice Thing is I know what a mess this country is in And I don’t mind telling everyone! “Now in the good old days____________________”

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Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 10/6/2010 5:41:00 PM

Hi Daver -From one oldie to another.I loved this and that last line-well now we have the internet,computers(thank God for teenage grandchildren)But life is faster(no we're not getting slower)I'm sure you're not a grumpy old man because you have a good sense of humour.Enjoyable read.Luv June

Wilma Neels

Date: 9/30/2010 9:41:00 AM

Dave, this is not finish - what happened in the good old days? Hehe, had a huge smile while reading this one. ;) Wilma

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/29/2010 4:44:00 PM

hahaha, you DRIVE SLoW?, well old man, get outta my way when you see me on the road. hahahaha. That really gets my goat. heehee. This is a really cool read, Daver. Love the ending. Today I mentioned to my class "billy joel" hardly anyone knew him. SO I said, "now in the good old days........" Luv, Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/29/2010 3:24:00 PM

You're really a lot more pleasant than you make yourself out to be in this hilarious poem, Daver. Of course, I wouldn't know about the flatulence, haven't never met you in person. Now pick up your grumpy but and read Diane Locksley's "Grumpy Grizzly." She dedicated it to you, dear! Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/29/2010 10:10:00 AM

I am happy to be able to sit and read all the diverse poems here at PoetrySoup today. I am glad your poetry was among the ones I am reading today Daver. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/29/2010 7:28:00 AM

Excellent thoughts penned..There were so good 'ole days and some not so good so why not tell about the good ones...I am glad that I chose this one one to read today...Sara

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/28/2010 5:32:00 PM

Ha ....love the honesty !!! Not everyone will admit as much.......but sooner or later, we all eventually say those words that irritate the heck out of the young crowd !! loved this!

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/28/2010 5:13:00 PM

go ahead and let it all out... LOL

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/28/2010 5:12:00 PM

My neighbor & my own granp inspired Bubba Claus! (You sound like the grumpy old man on the old Johnny Carson show LOL) Light & Love!

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 9/28/2010 11:15:00 AM

lol Very insigtful write, and unique which makes it so good...Now in the good old days________! lol mad me smile thank you.. Michal