The Perils Of Staying Power

How’s your finger? 
                            How’s your rib?
These are words I don’t ad lib

How’s your backache? 
                         How’s your knee?
Would you read this, I can’t see

Pass the sugar, no, best not
           Off my meds now, I forgot!

Where’s the salt, oh, yes I know
           Hid it, so it wouldn’t show

I can make it, park the car
     Twenty feet, that’s not too far!

Vitamins?, I just took two!
        Love to eat but I can’t chew

Perils of a ripe old age
     Spiced by memories and sage

None-the-less, I’m here to stay
   Hope at least for one more day!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 7:27 AM
What a fun and true read. Thought old age would be more fun. Have a fun and blessed day writing away...............
Gentile Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Thank you Paula xxoo
Allison Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
thanks for the smiles Mike, happy weekend:-) hugs Jan xx
Gentile Avatar
June 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Happy Sunday Jan and thank you xxoo
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