Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

The Ageing Process

My skin has become like sandpaper
Blotches showing up everywhere
A pimple resides at the end of my nose
Some areas have unwanted hair

What is happening to this body of mine
Seems it's just about falling apart
Ankles are swollen to twice their size
Been expelling a whole lot of farts

It's referred to as the ageing process
Is this what's in store from now on
No more of this sleeping in until noon
Always up at the crack of dawn

Needing to pee three times a night
My back teeth are floating around
Cramps in my legs are driving me nuts
And my PJs keep falling down

A hell of a mess this ageing process
Not a damn thing a person can do
Hang in there my friends, it won't be long
The grim reaper will be calling on you!


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Laura Breidenthal June 24, 2015 at 5:48 PM Your mind is still young Jack, and that's what matters! You're one of the strongest people I know! You've got plenty of time, no worries dearest. Love you dearly and I am here for you! Always, Laura Jack Ellison June 24, 2015 at 8:58 PM I honestly can't believe the feelings you stir in me! If I die tomorrow, it will be with a smile on my face for having known you, my precious friend! Love, love, love you sweet friend xxx

Carol Eastman June 19, 2015 at 12:23 PM LOL... Jack if we didn't age we would remain babies forever... No true loves... And I think in the later years our slowing down helps us reflect on our lives and prepares us so we'll be ready to see heaven... Wish the last years were easier, of course... But no one can beat the grim reaper. But hopefully old age will bring us closer to our families, religions, and God. Jack Ellison June 20, 2015 at 6:40 PM Actually, 25 would be a good age to stay for as long as we have... whatcha think? xxx

Tim Smith June 19, 2015 at 8:55 AM Wonder why those pj's keep falling down Jack Ellison June 19, 2015 at 10:41 AM It's just pathetic I tell ya... pathetic!!!

Jan Allison June 19, 2015 at 5:47 AM Oh Jack old age doesn't give us a lot to look forward to - but your humourous poem did leave me with a huge smile :-) Hugs Janxx Jack Ellison June 19, 2015 at 6:14 AM I guess it's all how you look life... I've had an extra good one! Hugs, Jack xxx