Senior Alphabet Soup

The letters that tumble are
All out of order
But into the soup pot-
It just doesn’t matter


There’s HBP, RLS, DM
And then…
Here comes some more…
Don’t let them in!


Before the lid’s on…
A few more jump in!
And OA and LE
Don’t make me thin!


Of alphabet soup
I’ve had my fill
Cause each one comes
With a brand new pill.


So on NS
With all my friends
I’ll shake my tail feathers
So no more jump in!


And in return
My support will be
Always there 
For GOs like me!




This poem was written while being on a forum called ,” Golden Oldies” or GOs
NS-NutriSystem     HPB-High Blood Pressure     RLS-Restless Leg Syndrome     DM- Diabetes
OA-Osteoarthritis     LE-Lymphedema
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Guzzi Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 7:33 PM
yup the drug companies & the Dr. just fill the old folk up...so they'll shut up and ship out. Sad. Light & Love
Culverhouse Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 8:23 AM
cute poem, enjoyed reading today!!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Very cleverly done, Ruth! Fine rhyming and cadence and unique content... Well done!! Best wishes, Keith
Devonshire Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 3:39 AM
How clever, Ruth. The GOs rule here in Florida and I enjoyed the way you employed the alphabet not only to make a point, but to create humor as well! Seniors rock. Love, Carolyn
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