Older Than Dirt

When I was a young lad in the prime of life Never thought I'd still be around When my driver's license said, “older than dirt!” And my mind was no longer sound But I can get away with a bunch of neat stuff Rack it up to “he's left the planet!” “His mental capacity equals that of a wee child” Gonna take full advantage, run the gamut Just need to pee myself and dribble now and then Talk in riddles and scratch my bum Wipe my boogies on my Sunday best clothes And belch when company comes Know all the tricks as I giggle to myself It's a downright lead-pipe cinch Con them till they put me in an old pine box Mumbling about my belly button lint

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 7/13/2020 1:48:00 PM
...ya...today's world....'pack' age....put them all in buildings together.... so! then...just how are 'elder-wisdoms' (having been through the dirt already) to be passed along.....WHY! of course!!! ....computers!!!!!!!!!..........stan sand
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 7/13/2020 2:27:00 PM
It's COMPUTERS!!! No bloody doubt! LOL, They're the bain of our existence! Remember when we actually spoke to one another! Have a great rest of the day, my fellow Canuck!!!
Date: 7/13/2020 1:25:00 PM
So Jack, how old is dirt? Love your poems, make me laugh and chuckle in delight.
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 7/13/2020 1:57:00 PM
Hmm, how old is dirt??? Okay, it's a bit older than me but not by much! LOL Thanks for dropping by my friend!!! Cheers!
Date: 7/13/2020 11:15:00 AM
Jack love your honest humor which I suspect is the truth. Wonderfully written my friend...
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 7/13/2020 12:10:00 PM
Thanks my good buddy! Have a special day!
Date: 7/13/2020 9:26:00 AM
Heh, FUN!!!!! It is NEVER too late to embrace the inner child, in fact, you better embrace it before it's too late. My takeaway anyway ;), xomo!
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 7/13/2020 9:34:00 AM
LOL My inner child is still alive and well! In fact, it never left me!!! XOX
Date: 7/13/2020 7:09:00 AM
Brilliant Jack, deserves POTD.
Login to Reply
Ellison Avatar
Jack Ellison
Date: 7/13/2020 7:20:00 AM
LOL Well that's one vote!!! Many thanks my British pal! OOOEEEE!
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter