Old Codgers

Two old codgers in rocking chairs
Half time talking, half time stares

Reminiscing about their life
Integration of peace and strife

Will I now be condescending
Maybe to the point of offending

No, that's not the way it will be
Because one old codger is me!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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October 5, 2017 at 8:39 AM
Me too:-) Might have lost our teeth, might have lost our hair, but one thing we're not short on — got plenty of hot air! Thanks for the chuckles and inspiration ~ john
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October 5, 2017 at 9:14 AM
HA! Good one! And painfully true as a matter of fact!! I aim to please, not just in the toilet either!!......80)
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October 5, 2017 at 8:35 AM
Ah the good old days; very nice one Pat!~Che :)
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October 5, 2017 at 9:11 AM
Thanks Cheryl! Sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying. Know what I mean??......80)
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