Retired Romance 1st of Sequence- " Ike " and Jane "

...Now I ain't without notoriety,
Fact is.. I'm an old stalker with a walker.
She was big in the Purple Hat Society
and broke her hip,...while playing soccer.

When I met her, she was on the mend,
and she knew.. what I was after...
and I said I'd catch her when I can,
She said to push that walker a lil' faster.

She had her a "lectric wheel chair,
I just had my old walker and me,
she was pretty fast for a blue hair...
"till I crashed into her I.V. tree...

Well, they fitted my leg with plaster,
and I kinda forgot what I was after...
"till one day,
she wheeled in to see me,
Yep.  Said she'd come ta free me!

Now we sit together,
cozy up and talk about the weather.
We compare wrinkled tatoos,
and guess what they are,
we may share a shot of booze,
we don't go too awful far...

We keep our orthepedic shoes
under the same bed,
and I retired as a walker stalker,
meals on wheels keeps us fed
and we keep our teeth...
in the very same locker.

("Nite Nite, Darlin.")


                                            Composed and Written by-
                                                   Robert A. Dufresne
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Horsman Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Hi Robert just looking at your first posted here, this is brilliant, the plot is intense and absorbing. and so well written...
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 4:55 AM
This was freakin' awesome. Have to read the sequels. Vince
Esquire Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Dear Robert, What a man won't do when he finds his Everlasting Mate YOU have an Angel on YOUR arm TOGETHER FOREVER YOU are a most Fortunate Man Hello Jane ALWAYS YOURS...HG P.S. I have to comment to several other POETS I have Wed. and Thurs. off First time in several months I have 2 days off in a row See YOU then ALWAYS YOURS...HG
Mccue Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 4:14 PM
funny.. You are so darn creative... I thought I'd start reading your poems from the first in order...
Meade Stephenson Avatar
January 9, 2010 at 11:19 AM
LOL! This is so funny and one that I can relate with ...My mother was a nurse in geriatrics and I having been a C.N.A for over 25 years worked in nursing homes and this reminds me of married couple that we used to care for. Wonderful imagery ...and so very cute. Thanks so much for sharing and for the laugh and memories. Also many thanks too for taking the time to read my writes and your kind comments are much appreciated! Have a terrific day~Mary
Culverhouse Avatar
December 28, 2009 at 4:43 PM
I still like this, funny
Witt-King Avatar
December 26, 2009 at 3:53 PM
What a delightful story poem! Wonderful imagery, just the right touch of humor. Congratulations on being featured this week. Very well deserved indeed! Now I'll have to read the rest of your issues.
Pickett Avatar
December 24, 2009 at 4:24 AM
Being a Maintenance Director for many years in Nursing homes Robert my friend, I can sooooo appreciate this write.. You made me feel as though I was right back there. Masterfully done....Your poet friend....God Bless Taz
Austin Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 6:59 AM
At 80, boy can I relate to this one! Congrats on the selection. Love, Daver
Nutter Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 3:39 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Best wishes and much success in your writing endeavors. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
Brown Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 3:36 AM
Congratulations on your remarkable poetry being featured this week Robert. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Robert, Merry Christmas to you >> James
Sheart Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Congrats on your poem being featured this week!! Very well deserved. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
Shango Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 5:55 AM
Well balanced and controlled write full of humor. I love its fine descriptions ... a beautiful use of chronological sequencing and a great presentation of your gift and genius. I love it. Truly a thought provoking poem, congratulations on it being featured
Strand Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Congrats on your feature write this week.Rgds Robert.Brian
Sweetheart Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Congrats Robert on your featured poem of the week on the Soup... excellent choice... and thankxxx for your wonderfully kind comments on my poetry also... much appreciated... happy Sunday... blessings... luv.... Linda-Marie..
Fraser Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 5:37 AM
Wonderful piece Robert, made me chuckle > thank you >> James
Bono Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Sounds sweet.Hope you are having a great night.
Terrell Avatar
November 23, 2009 at 6:02 AM
Awesome A special feeling of love from these verses. I really really enjoyed it.. Love in old age is amazingly unique as you have so surely and humorously described...Good.
Roberts Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 10:36 AM
that was adorable, I loved it
Chircop Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 8:11 AM
lovely poem indeed,you were madse to measure it seems:)Charma
Guzzi Avatar
November 15, 2009 at 4:22 PM
hot damn! You two sound great! Light & Love
Culverhouse Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 5:49 PM
nicley penned, I love it.
Esquire Avatar
November 10, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Dear Robert, A warm Welcome to the SOUP YOU have entered a very Special Family Of POETS YOUR Talent shines in this Great POEM :Walker Stalker ingenius Idea Superb Write ALWAYS...HG SOUP MAIL CALL
Freeman Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Haaaaaaaaa! This is a riot Robert. That blue hair thing, hilarious, not to mention, the wheel chairs, and obvious ambition. "Nite nite, darlin" Smile, Sincerely, Moses
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