Whether Twenty Or Seventy

If anyone is wondering what it's like To be seventy-eight years young Gotta tell ya, it's not what I expected Thought by now I'd have come undone It's not at all how I thought it would be This dude's still on top of his game Still watching all the pretty ladies go by My lust for these fillies is the same Whether one is twenty or seventy Still drool at the sight of short shorts Dreaming of when the world was new Chasing girls was a real fun sport This might be a surprise to a lot of souls Who think we become old and frail Gonna destroy that myth right here and now Though our drive is lower on the scale Minds don't change, we're the same upstairs Our body betrays us, heaven knows We still have all the equipment, so visuals Send shockwaves down to our toes So if you're wondering, I'll tell you straight Worry not, you'll still feel the urge Only difference is, takes a while to respond It's still heaven when you feel that surge © Jack Ellison 2013
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Hendricks Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 4:31 PM
Hahaha. You have "wishful thinking" written all over your poem. No mind. It's the thought that counts (lol). The act is secondary. How long is "a while" in this case? A couple of weeks, I bet. HAHAHA. Hey, Santa, check out my "Vanishing Organ". If you can't find your tool - sorry, your poem, it's because it's now lying in my fave file. Hugs, my poor deprived friend. Licia :-)
Ellison Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Read your "Vanishing Organ"... check out my comments! WOO HOOOOOOO!!!
Ellison Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 4:49 PM
YOU BROUGHT A GREAT BIG GRIN TO THIS OLD KISSER!!!!!!!!! OH Gotta check out "Vanishing Organ" WOO HOOOO! So now all I have to do is look in you fav file! LOL Okay, you take real good care of it... might need next April!!! Love ya Miss Licia!!!!!!!
De Burca Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM
Clever and smart. There may be snow on top but there's fire below ;). I enjoyed reading this today, brought a smile to my face. Excellent as usual my friend.
Ellison Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 3:58 PM
Sometimes that fire down below still rages out of control!!! LOL Thank you friend
Peterson Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Jack, this is great thinking, and I'm glad you said the words, but you did it in such a clever way, that is, truthfully. I'm 70 now, and I happily confirm all you say. Check my poem on memory, which has a somewhat different take.
Ellison Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Us old dudes gotta stick together eh!!! Will definitely check out yours!
Onclaud Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 10:44 AM
age will never define you, jack.. your energy and zest for life will.. such an engaging piece written by one who seems to be 40 biologically!... what fun to read you!..:) huggs
Ellison Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Awww You are so so sweet my dear Miss Nette! Thank you oodles... love Jack!
Virden Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 10:27 AM
You dazzle with your sizzles and giggles Ol' Jack Started my day with a smile with this one
Ellison Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM
Hey sweet thing!!! My day was humdrum until your sweet words! Now it's bright and shiny again... see what you do to me!!! LOL Warm snuggles xoxoxox
Eastman Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 8:38 AM
At 61 I think I have more health problems than my Dad at 82... He does nap a lot now... He could do more but just decided, not to... The gals in sun city are a chasing him... But he'd rather play with his new fancy cell phone and text me ALL day... Help! I'm drowning in texts... Think I'll start forwarding the texts to those gals... This ought to be fun... Dragon's already giggling... Wonder how many will land on his front door step... Probably as fast as their walkers will take them... LOL
Ellison Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 8:45 AM
NAP!!! The word was invented for us old guys! Your Daddy is my HERO!!! I still love all the ladies too! We are kindred souls! Say hello to him for me!!! Loving hugs, Jacko xoxoxox
Matose Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 6:59 AM
HA HA HA. YOU GIVE THE HESITANT LOT SOME HOPE.....LIFE BEGINS AT 70..FRIEND, JM
Ellison Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 7:04 AM
Just trying to give the young'uns some hope! Life's a HOOT right till the end! Think positive... that's all! Thanks JM!
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