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What's Up, Old Boy

Your life must have changed, I wonder
It's not like it used to be, I guess
It is much better now, I hope
You are yourself again, the best

My life is still the same, you bet
Although some things have changed; a few
For better and for worse, it depends
But I keep holding on, still

Your kids are older now, I'm sure
Your love is unconditional, no doubt
Your happiness will last for good
There's nothing to be worried about

My kids are doing great, thank goodness
I live my life for them, you know
They grow so fast and get so smart
That scares me a little bit; I'm old

You haven't quit your job, have you?
You're great at what you do, it's true
How awesome it would be, I wonder
If you could make some money too

My job is still the same, you know
It's hard and badly paid, I mean
But when somebody asks, I say
I may be poor, but I am clean

What's happened to your pet, I wonder?
That annoying barking mammal you had
Have you changed your mind and donated him?
Or do you both still share the bed?

I still have my kitty cat, remember?
A little bit older and full of bad habits
Nowadays, she purrs so loud that
I’ve been thinking about a replacement... Rabbits?

I know we’re old and full of ****
But we could meet someday again
We’d chat a lot, it would be fun
As long as we don’t speak of pain

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Faraz Ajmal

Date: 6/15/2017 2:37:00 PM

A very beautiful written poem, remember when anyone had kids, they spent all their life looking after them and we just forgive about ourselves, and getting old is a reality you ve expect it that, because it will come to every person, so don t be afraid of it, can I know that to who are you writing this letter to, just a question no offense if you don t feel like answering it, don t do it I wouldn t mind at all however I m new and wanted you to read my poems and tell me how you feel about them

Celine Hofer
Date: 7/10/2017 10:32:00 AM

Hi, Faraz. How are you doing? The person I wrote this letter to is actually my beloved father. He died in an accident when I was still a little girl. I barely remember him and I've got just a few old pictures of him. Sometimes, I like to just pretend he's still amongst us and that he's just far away, living another life in a distant place. By the way, thank you very much for your words.