Ilene Bauer Poet Limerick

Past My Bedtime

The concert, a singer who’s great,
Is all set for a not-too-far date.
I am sure that the show
Will be wonderful, though
It won’t start until sometime past 8.

Since I often wake up around 5,
By the time Jackson Browne did arrive,
It would be no surprise
If the lids of my eyes
Would be closed with no chance to revive.

So most likely, I’ll pass on the tix,
Though it’s something I’m sorry to nix
But my energy tank
Isn’t shrinking – it shrank!
Sadly, aging and night life don’t mix.

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Robert Johnson June 30, 2019 at 8:35 PM Oh my gosh, this was a fun one. :) Yeah, you don't want to do like I did years ago when I partied and peaked too early and slept right through the concert. Marshall Tucker Band. :) lol And ironically, the 3 letter validate to the right was CPR. :)

Jan Allison June 27, 2019 at 1:27 PM I can relate lol you do make me smile Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf June 23, 2019 at 5:53 PM Correct, ma'am. Same is true with me. No more concerts in the evening for me, sadly, especially since my wife, who is a young 61, has no problem staying out until 10:30 p.m. or so. (I'll be up all night if I try it, as I know from bitter experience). So she goes to concerts with her 73-year-old sister. LOL. Said sister is four years older chronologically than I am, but 15 years younger medicinally speaking. Oh, well. C'est la vie! Loved this one, as usual, Ilene. Best, Gershon

Rico Leffanta June 22, 2019 at 3:18 PM Well said, Ilene! When you see the chap upstairs, remind him that grandchildren need to be fast asleep by 20:00 Aloha! Rico

Maurice Rigoler June 21, 2019 at 5:49 AM My lids began to feel like lead at about 10 p.m. When younger I could read or study until midnight. No more. I'm out as soon as my head hits the pillow, then the dog wakes me up at about 5:30 a.m. with a gentle licking on my face. You're right: "Aging and night life don't mix." / M

Andrea Dietrich June 19, 2019 at 10:09 PM I enjoyed this one! I feel sleepy watching tv at night but then I revive and can't get to sleep after 12 without my sleeping pills. Even then, I wake up too early. Aging sucks.

Kim Rodrigues June 19, 2019 at 7:47 PM So true, Ilene! Even with caffeine it’s almost impossible to stay awake at times!