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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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Robert Johnson

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.

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!

Gershon Wolf

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.

Yann Rolland

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

Hilda Greenhough

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.

Jan Allison

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

Deb M

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