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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




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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
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/13/2020 7:20:00 AM
LOL Well that's one vote!!! Many thanks my British pal! OOOEEEE!

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