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When You'Re 70

When you’re 70. A pondering by Michele Angell. OK, so in June, I became seventy, That’s a nice round figure to be, I still have some of my own teeth And with glasses, I’m still able to see. My skin is not quite as firm As it was just a few years ago, And my bottom is heading down south, On an uncontrolled ‘go slow’. My bones and my body do ache, Arthur Itis is not a good chap, And I can’t wait to see just how fast My boobs take to end up in my lap. However, my mind is still a bit quirky And my thoughts are just as mad, I’ve space in my imagination, for …well, at least minutes of fun to be had. My body may be in decline But my mind is as active as ever, Although it sometimes fails, To string two ideas together. No, being 70 is not at all What it’s really cracked up to be, But it’s better than pushing up daisies, I’m alive, but a silly old me.

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Date: 8/15/2020 1:50:00 AM
Many thanks for the kind comments. I fear my sense of humour could still get me into trouble yet. Keep rhyming everyonem best wishes in this troubling time. Michele
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Date: 8/14/2020 6:07:00 PM
I am only 36 now.....and with your poem ...i can image my 70th and beyond been fun and full of thankfulness to our Creator. I laughed and loved this poem. Great job Michele
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Date: 8/14/2020 2:38:00 PM
I seen this one on the home page Michele it’s so witty and self deprecating a great fun read, judging by this poem you have an awful lot left to offer, cheers David
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Date: 7/23/2020 9:18:00 AM
I love this!!! An absolute delight to meet your poetry Michele. This poem is going right in to my faves jar. Have a fabulous day! ~Maureen
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