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Remember Remember

I’m positive I’m certain In fact I’m really sure That I really locked the door Getting old I just abhor I’m getting quite forgetful Of that I’m really sure Now the only thing That’s on my mind is Did I lock the bloody door! I’m getting quite forgetful And it is a crying shame When I meet ‘Whatyamacallhim’ In the street I can’t recall his blooming name I’m getting quite forgetful And I guess this will remain So I call my hubby ‘Darling’ Much to his delight, (easing my plight) In case I forget his name! I’m positive I’m certain In fact I’m really sure I keep repeating what I’ve said Growing old I just abhor!

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Joe Maverick

Date: 12/4/2023 9:49:00 AM

An oldie yet a goody is one way of viewing This write i hazzard a guess, as my best.'

James Peranteau

Date: 11/26/2023 4:10:00 PM

Whut you said hon *) me

Terry Flood

Date: 11/22/2023 4:37:00 PM

Ha ha… so amusing and yet nobody f*rted, or did they… perhaps the sound coincided with you closing that door…. In which case… perhaps you should open it again.

Deb M

Date: 11/20/2023 12:53:00 PM

Brilliant Jan and relatable to many! So clever….You are not just a poopy face my friend!! Haha….Debx

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 11/20/2023 11:10:00 AM

I know the problem. I have to write down everything I need to do today. I carry a notebook. Panic. I can't find it. I've left it at home. Go back for it and see I've left windows open and the heating on. I can't win. Take care Jan. Tony X

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/20/2023 1:47:00 AM

We can join hands over this poem. I have become too forgetful lately. Blessings

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 11/19/2023 1:09:00 PM

right there with you my friend. Growing old sucks. But as I remember, being a teenager wasn't the greatest either.

John Lawless

Date: 11/19/2023 6:48:00 AM

...and as you grow old you find out why they really call them "The Golden Years" as you wonder...."do I put the seat up..or does she want it down?" Hey, 'I'll never forget "what's his name" we went to different schools together....

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2023 10:06:00 AM

ha ha ha thanks John you made me feel a whole lot better. I'm sure you appreciate its complete fiction .. well most of it, perhaps some of it is true. I'm sure you appreciate its complete fiction .. well most of it, perhaps some of it is true lol hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/18/2023 8:17:00 PM

Well come to the club, Jane. Welcome, I said. Did you here me? i said, Well, come. Gosh, would I stop repeating yourself, for cryin' out loud? DO I HAVE to SCREAM or something? we'll com to the Klub. ~ What's the Use?

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2023 10:06:00 AM

lol thanks GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/18/2023 5:48:00 PM

Lol, Jan, this is perfect!! Please, send this into Reader's Digest and other venues, this is so great! I read it to my husband and he and I laughed so hard. He said you captured the subject really well! Gosh, I needed this. I'm faving :) <3

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 11/19/2023 4:26:00 PM

Hmmm, I did find some on their site. I will soupmail you the web address I saw them on! I hope you can share your poem out there with more people, it is so funny! I loved it!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2023 10:05:00 AM

I checked the RD website and it says they dont accept poetry submissions:-( hugs jan xx SSubmitting my stuff on line isn't something i had ever thought of

Ts Poetry

Date: 11/18/2023 2:35:00 PM

I have never been able to remember names but just the other night I forgot to blow out the candle

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2023 10:04:00 AM

lol Tim, son's birthday tomorrow but we did the cake etc today as I am working tomorrow - will be a year since mum passed away, how time flies:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/18/2023 2:30:00 PM

a delightful read, Jan! I abhor growing old, too. You expressed aging humorously...I'm grateful that you did. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2023 10:04:00 AM

Thanks Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/18/2023 12:39:00 PM

Yep. I hear brave souls say, I am gracefully growing old. Not I. Kicking and screaming I hate every second of it. I have reached a point where exercising is almost as regretful, injurious as doing nothing. Geez! Oh well -- pass the liniment.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2023 10:03:00 AM

I'm definitely growing old disgracefully Joe, you have seen my poopy poems lol I will never change lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/18/2023 11:54:00 AM

ha! you have nailed this one, jan! very funny but very relatable...

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2023 10:03:00 AM

I'm sure you appreciate its complete fiction .. well most of it, perhaps some of it is true. I'm sure you appreciate its complete fiction .. well most of it, perhaps some of it is true. I'm sure you appreciate its complete fiction .. well most of it, perhaps some of it is true lol:-) hugs jan xx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 11/18/2023 9:26:00 AM

This was a cute, funny poem. Very delightful.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2023 10:01:00 AM

Thanks Hilda:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 11/18/2023 9:17:00 AM

Are you positively absolutootly sure?

Jan Allison
Date: 11/19/2023 10:01:00 AM

There is no tooting in this one Lin lol:-) hugs jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/18/2023 8:20:00 AM

Like I told Shirley, "the only thing fun about growing old is making fun of growing old" Now what were we talking about? Oh yeah, I love the humor Jan. Thanks for the smile:)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2023 8:37:00 AM

Thanks for the comment DT!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Ebbs

Date: 11/18/2023 8:17:00 AM

LOL, I call my spouse sweetheart, but not for the same reason. Your strategy works because when I meet someone that remembers my name but I am clueless of theirs, it's "Buddy" or "Dear Heart" depending on the gender. Smiles for you, Ed

Jan Allison
Date: 11/18/2023 8:37:00 AM

Lol Thanks Ed:-) hugs Jan xx