Passing Time

I'm a Senior Citizen
I retired years ago.
My health is not the greatest
so I have to take things slow.

There's certain things I like to do
when I have time to burn.
Like Crosswords and Sudokus
which make me think, as well as learn.

Even though my body's old
and there's parts of it that hurt, 
physically I've slowed way down
but Puzzles keep my mind alert!

With the Puzzles that I work on,
and the Poetry I write,
it keeps my mind quite active
almost every night.

It's a challange writing Poetry. 
 I find Puzzles fun
and there's tremendous satisfaction
when I get either done!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mister Roboto Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Ralph, well keep gettin them done! Well done! ~JS Lambert
Neels Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Ralph, I missed out on reading this one, many smiles while reading.. I see congratulations are in order as well.. Good on you ;) No skype yet, will let you know as soon as it is sorted xxWilma
Kendrick Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 7:23 AM
Great one..I find that poetry is very demanding on one's intellect..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Horne Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Great poem and many congrats : ) Jack And thanks for your kind comments
Greenlee Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 9:56 PM
I really like this one.Thanks for your kind words.Objective-keep writing get better.I'll be reading more of yours for sure...sincerely
Moore Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 11:51 AM
I like doing puzzles too...i hope that doesnt mean im ready for retirement=P Liked this poem and thanks for the comment.
Brown Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Now we know!!! Congratulations on your fine win in Francine's contest Ralph. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 5:00 AM
Congrats Ralph on your amazing win in Francine's contest.. awesome and interesting too my friend.. enjoy luv..
Roberts Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM
I love my Sudokus too, congrats on your 6th place win in the contest Ralph
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