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Old Geezers

How come all my good buddies Look so much older than I? Guess they didn't take care of themselves That's surely the reason why Look at me, I'm still dapper and fit But my friends look frail and tired Can't believe we went to the same school Seems life has put out their fire Skin's all wrinkled, their hair is white Their teeth are not all their own Some even need the help of a cane As they search for their way back home Whoops! Just saw myself in a mirror Is this somebody's idea of a joke I'm so much younger than the image I see That's surely some other bloke Am I really one of those poor sad folks With brand new hips and knees Sure thought my friends were not aging well Turns out one of those guys is me © Jack Ellison 2014

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Date: 9/13/2014 10:06:00 AM
Ah... Dragon told me I was OLD right after he popped out of his shell. He repeats it often. I'll tell you what I tell him... Age is in the mind and the heart... He usually comes back with... 'in the face, too." I've gotta give him that! LOL... Then I tell him 'But I don't see that... so don't really care.' Then Grandpa Troll starts laughing. He says he loves my spirit! Isn't he nice! Besides, He looks older than me! And I'm sure he is, as he keeps talking about remembered ancient history.
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Date: 9/14/2014 6:44:00 AM
I'm old in age but young at heart! Loving hugs dear Carol! XOXOX
Date: 9/13/2014 7:42:00 AM
Lol, who's saying that? Certainly not you. You are still the old dapper that we know. I don't think you will ever change. So no need to worry. Let the other guys do that lol
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Date: 9/13/2014 7:45:00 AM
Doing really good for an old geezer of my age... got the "all clear" from the docs! XOXOX
Date: 9/13/2014 7:37:00 AM
Keep that mind young...the secret to happiness...cheers
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Date: 9/13/2014 7:43:00 AM
Oops Sorry Tim... this was meant for Toquyen!
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Date: 9/13/2014 7:42:00 AM
Just got the results from a battery of tests... all clear! WOOHOO! One of the lucky old geezers! Loving hugs XOXOX
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/13/2014 7:40:00 AM
Absolutely... you too! Thanks for dropping by Tim!
Date: 9/13/2014 7:33:00 AM
Ageing is an unavoidable truth Jack! It's how young u r at heart that matters,, if sad howsoever healthy n young at body u maybe, u make a waste ! And an old body wid all replaced knees n hips cud dance!
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Date: 9/13/2014 7:44:00 AM
Just got the results from a battery of tests... all clear! WOOHOO! One of the lucky old geezers! Loving hugs XOXOX
Date: 9/13/2014 7:11:00 AM
Well we can't help aging, but your spirit and is fresh and young :) hugs
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/13/2014 7:20:00 AM
So true dear Casarah... age is just a number! Huggsies XOXOX

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