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6/2/2025 for Decrepit Poetry Contest sponsored by Constance La France

Who You Calling Decrepit?

Decidedly, no longer a teenager
Even older than the president, I'd wager
Curmudgeonly, "that's not music", he mumbles
Reliably, "prices are too high", he grumbles
Each year, his age is closer to infinity
Perhaps that's how many times he wakes up to pee
I guess the time has come, I must  accep' it - 
To tell you the truth, it's me who's decrepit
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Godwin Avatar
June 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Your cleverness is showing! I thought you were self-teasing. Love the pee line. I'm running away before I catch what you put down ... CayCay
Crandall Avatar
June 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Haha, yep, I was teasing myself a bit there :-))
Andresen Avatar
June 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
- No way... it can't be you :) - Congratulations on your win, David :) - hugs
Crandall Avatar
June 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Haha - thanks for the vote of confidence!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun Acrostic write. I enjoy writing in this style. Each birthday I am 25 again. Some days I feel like 125. Age is just a number. Hoorray for 25... Have a blessed day with your win.......
Crandall Avatar
June 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Thanks, Haha - good attitude!
Lane Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
It's just a number, David and what counts is how our minds perceive us. I'm 40something. ;-)
Crandall Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
That's true, you're only as old as you feel! I'm 166! Just kidding :-))
Empress Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Hahah you have a fun and clever way of writing! Your title brought me here and i must say i loved it! I cant write like this but i admire poetry that can make me smile! Oh and i dont know the word really, i need to check what it means. Best wishes! Sending you light always
Crandall Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Thanks, Ink Empress! Haha, you might see my picture by that word in the dictionary.
Dietrich Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
So clever. My kind of poetry!
Crandall Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Thanks Andrea!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
LOL… Each year, his age is closer to infinity
Crandall Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thanks Kim!
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