Janice Canerdy Poet Rhyme

Some People Have a Lot of Nerve

I’m tempted to backhand the ones who call
		us sixty-somethings old or elderly.
		How dare they use such terms describing me?
		Infuriating! Boy, do they have gall!



from Today's Vocabulary Word Is "Elderly," posted February 23, 2018

Date: September 21, 2020
Contest Title: Rithimus Divisa 6
Sponsor: Gregory Barden

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Eve Roper September 24, 2020 at 12:03 PM Go girl, I wish I was younger.. great entry

Gershon Wolf September 23, 2020 at 7:25 PM All of Gaul is divided into three parts. (Omnes Gallia divides in tres partes). lol. Good one, Janice! :) gw Janice Canerdy September 23, 2020 at 8:04 PM Thanks for making me laugh, Gershon. Janice

Tom Cunningham September 21, 2020 at 10:40 PM Was just about to say what Michelle said. We're still kids inside lol. Good luck Tom Janice Canerdy September 22, 2020 at 6:31 AM Right! Thanks so much, Tom. Janice

Michelle Faulkner September 21, 2020 at 7:47 PM On the inside, we're still rebellious teenagers! Janice Canerdy September 22, 2020 at 6:31 AM RIGHT! Thanks so much, Michelle. Janice