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Inspired by Gershon's 'Regions Unexplored Heretofore'

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That Sound

It’s a sound that can’t be spelt
A sound not uttered by the svelte 
A sound like when your grandpa knelt
It’s worse with every year you’re dealt

A sound made rising from a chair
When pulling up your underwear
When climbing each successive stair
A sound devoid of savoir faire 

This sound made by the elderly
Is commonplace; apparently 
But lately this sound seems to be
A sound that emanates from me!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Swan Avatar
April 19, 2024 at 12:31 AM
True! And what does the sound achieve, or is it tension relief like the tennis grunt. It's also funny when a small child imitates granny (me).
Flood Avatar
April 28, 2024 at 3:44 PM
I think it becomes a habit, Jeanette. Doubt it provides any level of pain relief. Thanks for dropping by. Terry
Wolf Avatar
April 18, 2024 at 8:48 PM
-- And now, how can that be?! lol. Have a 'soundy' day, ok?
Flood Avatar
April 28, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Thanks for the inspiration, GW ;-)
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