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When I Am Old and Gray

When I am old and very gray, I shall retire to a cozy little cottage Near a pleasant seaside village Where neither pesky mosquitoes roam Nor deer feed in my flower beds. I shall call this lovely place my home Where no strangers ever dare pillage I shall live out the years of my dotage In this fantasy place far, far away When I am old and very gray. written July 20, 2021 submitted to "Finding Your Muse" poetry contest sponsored by Regina McIntosh FIRST PLACE WINNER Brian Strand Poetry Contest July 23, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/23/2021 7:03:00 PM

Your cozy cottage sounds wonderful. Congratulations to you on your win.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/23/2021 7:39:00 PM

It's a pipedream. I have a cozy little cottage here in Kentucky, just not by the seashore, which I love.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/23/2021 10:10:00 AM

A beautiful place of aging gracefully Milt. All of us need a tranquil home of serene peace and joy. This is lovely. Congratulations on your win. I hope your cottage has a porch where you can enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. We have a pergola with a bench on our front porch. Love to sit there in the evening - NO mosquitoes! :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/23/2021 11:03:00 AM

Sounds soooo delightful, Sam. I have a small front stoop where I often sit and think about things that need to be thought about.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 7/21/2021 10:47:00 AM

sounds so picturesque Milton. Good luck on the contest. Nancy P.S. I got a creek with ducks, at least some water..Nancy

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/21/2021 11:28:00 AM

Thanks, Nancy, so much for your comments. I wish I had a creek with ducks. I shall add that to my list of "musts" for my retirement home!