Why Grow Up

This question is often asked of me “When are you going to grow up?” My answer to that is “why grow up” “I'd much rather stay a young pup” Growing up sure ain't no damn fun To a world of conflict and strife Prefer to stay young and innocent like While leading a carefree life My single voice is of no consequence In the overall scheme of things Why should I rattle my li'l old brain In my world, it's eternally spring Things will go on long after I'm gone At my age my engine's on cruise One thing I've realized in all my years I've surely got nothing to lose
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Hello Happy Jack, it is okay to have fun. some days being serious. That is how I see it. Love, /Darlene/ xxxx ooooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Hello Happy Jack, yes my Sunday went well. I hope yours did to I lovew that song. Love, /Darlene/ xxxx-oooo.
Ellison Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
You are I sing the same song Darlene! Hope your Sunday is going well! Love, Jack xxx
Blown Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
...beautiful way to put it mmhahahaaa.... 80, 90, 100 years oldt.....i'll take it man, no problemo......len
Ellison Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"you write with light" love it...cheers my good friend!
Blown Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
hope things are well....you write with light.....len
Ellison Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Welcome Len! Haven't heard from you for a while... hope things are going well! Cheers Jack!
Allison Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Growing up brings far far too many responsibilities Jack - stay forever young dear brother:-) hugs Jan xx
Ellison Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I WILL FOREVER BE YOUNG!!! As long as I have a breath to breathe!!! Can't imagine any other way dear sis! xxxxxxx
Cunningham Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Lol, never grow up, adults are boring Jack, they don't know how to have fun. Be like Peter Pan, hope your weekend is going well. Tom
Ellison Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
In my condition I'm as good as can be expected... know what that means? It means 9 outa 10??? Life is a hoot eh! Have a good one Mr. Tom
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