Betty Harp Butler Poet Rhyme

When I'M Eighty

When I’m eighty…
I will be sweet to everyone.
I’ll think only about positive things.
I’ll smile a lot with my toothless smile,
And I’ll wear emeralds and diamond rings.

I’ll get up late if I want to.
And I’ll eat anything I like.
I’ll watch cowboy movies and play the piano.
I may even buy a bright yellow bike!

When I’m eighty…
I’ll sing a lot-
Celebrating will be a must.
For all too soon I’ll be checking out,
Pushing  up daisies in the dust.

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Stanley Ohlswager September 19, 2016 at 6:35 PM yes,Betty, when we approach that final age, celebrating becomes a must for as you say we'll soon be checking out pushing up daisies in the dust. Stan Ohlswager, age 93 yes, I do try to celebrate that remaining! Betty Harp Butler September 19, 2016 at 6:43 PM Thanks Stanley. Yes, we are fortunate to have lived a long life. I enjoy every day I have.

Daver Austin September 19, 2016 at 2:47 PM Hoping you reach 100 and have a howl all the way. Congrats, Old daver Betty Harp Butler September 19, 2016 at 2:58 PM Haha, thank you daver Austin. I'm still enjoying life!

Indiana Shaw July 22, 2016 at 4:46 AM love it . . . : ) Betty Harp Butler July 29, 2016 at 1:44 PM Glad you liked it Indiana! :)

Cheryl Hoffman June 22, 2016 at 8:36 PM What a cute poem Betty, my Mom turns 80 in December! Hope you find your yellow bike!:) Betty Harp Butler June 22, 2016 at 8:46 PM Thanks Cheryl!

Skat A June 22, 2016 at 11:51 AM Betty, good going here... ynr*Skat Betty Harp Butler June 22, 2016 at 7:22 PM Thanks SKAT A!

Betty Harp Butler June 22, 2016 at 10:30 AM I'm 83 now, and do whatever I want- get up late, watch a movie, play the piano, and sing. I'm going to look for the yellow bike. :)