What Kind of Flowers

Will soon be eighty-eight, not a great idea To shovel snow anymore The danger of a heart attack is ever present Certainly not something to ignore Up in our brains we're still young as ever But the body's fallen way behind So don't you go thinking, that's not me I'm still young and able of mind What kind of flowers d'ya want on your coffin That's if you don't heed my warning It's not really a subject to make jokes about But it may help me see next morning When we're up in years, it's more on our mind It used to be way off in the future Then all of a sudden it starts getting closer Thinking about age, ain't so super So to hurry it along, keep shovelling snow You ain't a young pup anymore It's up to you but if you wanna be a smart ass Maybe make out your will before
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Volumes Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 6:35 PM
Leave the snow to the younguns Jack, Don't go riskin some kind of attack, Seeing that mind is still very snappy, you can earn your place keepng us all happy.
Ellison Avatar
January 31, 2023 at 3:36 AM
Thank you Wendy for the warning! Got 2 strong boys to clear the snow for me... missed you lately! Is everything okay sweetie? Kissies and hugs, Happy Jack XOXOX
Cunningham Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 5:33 AM
Let nature take care of the snow, stay indoors feet up and relax. Made out my will years ago, told lawyer I'm leaving it all to myself lol. Hope you have a good week Jack Tom
Ellison Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 5:46 AM
"feet up and relax" sounds good to me! Actually if I wait long enough, the snow will melt on it's own and spring will arrive! Same every year! LOL Have a good week ahead Sir Thomas!
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