When Old Folks Gits Together

Wherever they gather, on the porch or nigh a glowin' flame, The conversation of older folks is just about the same. Invariably, they'll discuss their aches, pains and weather, Anytime two or more of them chance to git together! Oh, they may git around to addressin' crops and the lack of rain, Or discuss politics and religion or somethin' along that vein. Perhaps they'll grouch about taxes or politicians' inane blather, Or talk about their aches, pains and weather when they gits together! The healing powers of fish oil with omega three they might compare, Or the behavior of kids nowadays, "its a sight", they do declare, Wonderin' why folks don't rein 'em in and keep 'em on a tether. And they'll talk aches, pains and weather when they gits together! Older folks may reminisce about the simpler days of yore, And the flagrant lack of respect and courtesy anymore, Or they may opt to sit in stoic silence or elect whether, To discuss their aches, pains and weather when they gits together! When a clutch of older folks gits together to shoot the breeze, They've earned the right to talk about anything they please! But you'll likely find that they chat about their aches, pains and weather, Most everytime several of them choose to git together! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved