Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Retired But Not Retarded

Retired but not retarded
Sure like to make that distinction
One doesn't necessarily follow the other
Though many have that opinion

Sent out to pasture, some say
Another that's very often used
Please try not to be so condescending 
Clearly I'm not really amused

As useless as a little tit bird
Have you ever heard this one before
Begging you to be gentle with this old fart
Sensitive but with charm galore

You're also going to get there one day
So your smugness will soon disappear
As they help you into your wheelchair and ask
“Are you comfortable, my dear?”

© Jack Ellison 2014

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Donna Jones March 1, 2014 at 8:28 AM We say as useless as tits on a boar...around here..and I know what ya mean...Ive been so busy since I retired I don't know how I had time to work 32 years!!!..great one jack.... Jack Ellison March 1, 2014 at 8:35 AM "We say as useless as tits on a boar" YAH I know! I just tried to be a little more sophisticated, more high brow! LOL At 78, I'm finally starting to slow down! Huggsies, Jake XOX

Jan Allison February 27, 2014 at 4:20 PM old age is now fun dear brother Jack - read my tribute to my dear mum would give anything to have her back the way she was and she wishes she could too:-( she comes from long line of longevity her great great aunt lived to 111 and 121 days was in the Guinness book of records! Jan xx Jack Ellison February 27, 2014 at 4:57 PM Wow! The Guiness Book... got an aunt who's 105 and still kicking! Maybe... ? YIKES! Hugs dear Sis XOXOX

Leon Enriquez February 27, 2014 at 8:56 AM Dear Jack: Your wit is spot on. And your words flow spontaneously. Humour marks your wisdom. Thanks for the commentary. Leon Jack Ellison February 27, 2014 at 9:44 AM Thank you my good friend! Cheers, Jack

Carol Eastman February 27, 2014 at 7:19 AM Read my poem 'Walking The Mall'. It's about being old. Dragon doesn't understand Old, or what it means... We visited a Nursing Home and he saw an empty wheel chair... He played race cars down the hall with the penguins! Then used the wheelchair as the puck in a game of curling. I was about to grab him, but everyone was being entertained safely from their door ways and said to leave them to their fun. I think it brought back their childhood again. Not to mention the wagering on who would win! Jack Ellison February 27, 2014 at 7:22 AM Heading straight over, my dearest Carol XOXOX

Russell Sivey February 27, 2014 at 7:10 AM This is a funny write but also very true at the same time, you should respect your elders as I am getting closer and closer to becoming an elder myself I can certainly see your point! When do you officially become an elder? Are you one yourself yet my friend? I surely loved reading this awesome poem here this morning! What a fantastic piece, Great Work!! Jack Ellison February 27, 2014 at 7:18 AM Methinks old age starts at 90! LOL I'm 78 and I'm certainly not there yet! Well, actually my body is but my mind hasn't caught up yet!