The Legs Are Last To Go

Aunt Ruthie used to sing and dance
a jolly way to find romance
she said one thing that you should know

“The legs are last to go”
                         “The legs are last to go”

She’d sing her praises right out loud
and wear her stockings high and proud
she still had much that she could show

                           The legs are last to go

The years roll by and beauty fades
and yet her gams, she still parades
she’s 83 and don’t cha know
her legs were last to go

                         Her legs were last to go
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Peck Avatar
September 22, 2021 at 2:23 PM
What a fun poem! I enjoyed reading it. Congratulations on POTD!
Gentile Avatar
September 23, 2021 at 4:41 AM
Thanks so much Ann!!
Roy Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 5:21 AM
Congrats on POTD. Very well written. Enjoyed the read. God bless you.
Gentile Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 6:43 AM
Thank you so much!!! Happy Friday!!
Andresen Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 2:07 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Mike :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gentile Avatar
September 1, 2021 at 5:10 PM
Thanks so much Anne-Lise xxoo
Shaw Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 9:30 AM
You have all the best rellies, Mike, had me kicking a leg out just to check . . . ; )
Gentile Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 12:57 PM
I’m a lucky guy!!! Thanks much!!!
Gilmour Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Many congrats on your POTD Mike, I really enjoyed it ~ thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Gentile Avatar
August 27, 2021 at 5:24 AM
Thank you so much Ann!!
Doll Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 2:02 PM
Mike, so, so , much fun. Congratulations on POTD. Best~ warren
Gentile Avatar
August 27, 2021 at 5:24 AM
Thannk you Warren, I appreciate your kind words!
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August 26, 2021 at 12:32 PM
Hello Mike Gentile, Oh i am pleased to see that you won on the POTD. xxxx-oooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 27, 2021 at 10:44 AM
Hello Mike, you are welcome my friend. xxxoooo.
Gentile Avatar
August 27, 2021 at 5:24 AM
Thanks so much Darlene xxoo
Delaney Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 4:51 AM
Congratulations Mike on POTD. Your delightful poem brings images to confirm love of life - no matter what age we are. Enjoy the Spotlight. SuZ
Gentile Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 5:50 AM
Thanks so much Suzanne !!!
Roper Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 9:45 PM
Well it passed the censor Rico, back with congratulations on POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom
Gentile Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 4:32 AM
Thanks Tom!
Andresen Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 5:08 PM
- Congratulations on p.o.t.d., Mike :) - A wonderful beautiful lady ... with her perfect legs ... :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gentile Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 4:32 AM
Thank so much Anne-Lise!!
Nicole Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 4:50 PM
Smile. It seems that "Ruthie" had legs and she knew how to use them. This is so cute, clever and creative. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
Gentile Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 4:31 AM
Thanks Brandy!!
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August 25, 2021 at 2:46 PM
I love this! Congratulations on POTD Mike! Have a fabulous day :), xomo
Gentile Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 4:31 AM
Thanks so much Maureen!!
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August 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Congrats on your POTD.
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 2:02 PM
Thanks Victor!
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August 25, 2021 at 11:53 AM
Love this, Mike! Aunt Ruthie must have been a kick! ;)
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 2:01 PM
Thanks so much KIM xxoo
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August 25, 2021 at 11:20 AM
She used her legs, thay remained active and were last to go. Good message. Thanks. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Thank you Rama!
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August 25, 2021 at 10:33 AM
Mike, wonderful and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY ~Constance
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 2:02 PM
Thank you Constance!
Alex Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 9:38 AM
The legs are last to go - A well-written grandma refrain that has volumes of meanings. Congratulations!
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 1:59 PM
Thank you Christuraj !!
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August 25, 2021 at 9:09 AM
Love this Mike, what fun, a well deserved poem of the day… Belle
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Thanks so much Belle!!
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August 25, 2021 at 9:04 AM
Okay, so I knew this poem was very special. Back to say CONGRATULATIONS on the not surprising POTD!
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 11:33 AM
You're so kind, Thanks Milton!!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 8:50 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A cute/fun write. Thanks for the laugh. I hope the pens/computer fingers are the last to go. Have a blessed day writing away.....................
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Thank you Paula, me too!!
Wolf Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 7:38 AM
Perhaps the pens are actually the last to go? ~ Computer fingers
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 7:43 AM
Let's hope so GW!!!
May Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 7:16 AM
Very nicely penned, Congrats on POTD
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 7:42 AM
Thank you Joseph!!
Logan Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 5:59 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Mike. Enjoy the day!
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 7:41 AM
Thank you Jenna!!
Sands Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 5:40 AM
Congratulations for this great POTD Mike. Happy Wednesday! :)
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 7:41 AM
Thanks Heidi, Happy Wednesday!!
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August 25, 2021 at 5:08 AM
Back with congrats Mike on poem of the day.
Gentile Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 7:42 AM
Thanks so much Vijay!!
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