The Perks of Old Age

We may not look forward to being old,
But there are perks for those of us who get to be old,
Which is a perk in itself. 

If you become old enough to be pensioned off, 
That gives you more perks,
If most of what you have still works.

But the perks that I find give one much pleasure,
We get in good measure,
Without spending one cent.

Most of the time we get to choose whether
To go out in bad weather,
And when the sun is out in winter we can get its full benefit.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Allison Avatar
September 1, 2023 at 9:18 AM
Thanks David, I've got something to look forward to now lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
September 1, 2023 at 11:45 PM
We both have lots of good poetry on the soup to look forward to, another perk. We should start a list of how many perks we can count. I like the fact I can access old episodes of programs for almost nothing and books we always wanted t o read but were too expensive when first out. I still think enjoying sun on my shoulders rates highly. All negative stuff just disappears. Enjoy
Meadows Avatar
September 1, 2023 at 3:40 AM
The years go by so quickly. A good poem. Well done.
Smith Avatar
September 1, 2023 at 9:20 AM
Thank you Jeanette. I am four years cancer free as well as pushing 70 so I am blessed. Also I do get to make the most of the winter sun.
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