Tuckered Out

My older self gets tuckered out
Before the night has started.
The energy I used to have
Has quietly departed.

And toss some jet lag in the mix,
Plus days a’broil and sunny,
Add extra-rich vacation food
And I’ll bet lots of money…

That I won’t make it through the day
(Since I’m opposed to napping),
Without a few espresso shots 
To boost my pep that’s sapping.

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Date: 7/15/2024 7:40:00 PM
When afternoon demands it's stay. It's guaranteed a naps in play. I may only be sixty-six. But my eyelids don't much like sticks. So with a cat or two on lap. I wake up from my needed nap.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/15/2024 10:34:00 PM
Wow! It’s been a long time since I’ve gotten one of your delightful rhyming comments! Thank you!
Date: 7/14/2024 7:18:00 PM
Count your blessings... E.g., you're way, way ahead of me. Can't even contemplate a trip of over 50 miles at this point. Airplane? Train? Not even imaginable.
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Date: 7/12/2024 10:45:00 PM
napping would be better i guess, don't resist, understand the jet lag confusion take care poet
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Date: 7/12/2024 8:03:00 PM
A good poem. Coffee gets me through driving long trips. I know how you feel when your tired.
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Date: 7/12/2024 9:00:00 AM
lol I like the phrase tuckered out - we use knackered lol, hubby cat naps in the day as he sleeps so badly at night:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/12/2024 7:12:00 AM
I hear you loud and clear Ilene….l get “plum tuckered” as l say it….difference being l love my naps haha! Love this Ilene….relatable and a real beauty!! Debx
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