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The Land of Old Man

Welcome to where I stand or sit
Mostly the latter to be real
In my twilight, or golden years
Where the land of old man's the deal

My retirement is impending 
But in the land of old man you'll see
The "Golden" years of retirement
Aren't all they're cracked up to be!

My giving up punching the clock
Was looking great to me off hand
But Arthur Rightus said, "Hold on,"
"You're now in the land of old man!"

So as I sit here on my throne
I realize I need some more bran
Though hard to chew, it helps me through
This place called, "The land of old man!"

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/14/2019 9:38:00 AM

Take up Pickleball and reclaim your youthful exuberance.

Pat Adams
Date: 9/14/2019 7:01:00 PM

I'm not sure what that is but pickles make me slobber! Genetic thing I think.......80)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/14/2019 9:38:00 AM

Thanks for your visits this morning, much appreciated.

Pat Adams
Date: 9/14/2019 7:00:00 PM

No Problem...80)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/21/2019 1:03:00 AM

G'day Pat ... you may have to give away two near lifetime friends as well - Nick Atine and Al Cahol - enjoyable poem Pat - Lindsay

Pat Adams
Date: 7/22/2019 3:57:00 PM

Funny! Nick and I parted ways almost 20 years ago, however I have been seen with Al a few times, here and there!...............Have a good one Lindsay!......pat

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/18/2019 6:10:00 PM

'Arthur-Rightus!' Ha, ha! Great one, Pat...As a new resident of the 'Land of Old Man,' I hereby duly certify that for sure it ain't what's it's cracked up to be. More like --- cracked! :) gw

Pat Adams
Date: 7/19/2019 8:34:00 AM

I know right!