The Joker

Where’s the gravy train I rode
In those days of waggy tails 
With no thoughts of getting old
And no precious aim to chase
I can’t recognize the wreck
Whose each morning’s waking up
Counts as luckiest comeback
But it’s me with coffee cup
Course I had that vague idea
What those better days acquire
Mary Hopkin puts it clear
There’s no point to join the choir
Days of pleasure, wine and smoke
Days of roses, lovers lanes 
All has gone beyond the joke
Though the joker still remains.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Lane Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Life will continue to bring changes... some we'd rather not accept.
Stanford Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Yes, it will..We'd rather manage changes ourselves, cause resistance can be arduous..maybe too much. Thank you, Lin!
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Humour is worth keeping
Stanford Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM
It comes out spontaneously! Thank you, Alison!
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