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Geriatric Poems - Poems about Geriatric


Premium Member A Limersix - a Limerick Stretch
A Limerick Stretch - A Limersix I have masterminded a Limersix Not bad for an ageing geriatric That's writing six lines In poetry rhyme And all in good time You have crafted something simply sublime. 16th May 2021 *+*+* A Limersix is made up of 6 lines… Lines 1, 2 and 6 have 7 to 10 syllables Lines 3, 4 and 5 have 5...

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Categories: geriatric, humorous, metaphor,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Geriatric Equalizers
In times of old, the men were kings, and the women were sub servient. It kind of worked, although not fair. What’s interesting is, no one complained to much, Since it was the way of the world, and the way they were brought up to be. Times were simpler, and slower, men were the breadwinners,...

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Categories: geriatric, health,
Form: Free verse



Geriatric Distinction
Now that I am seventy-three years old, people finally treat me with respect. Graying hair contributes, so I’ve been told, creating effects, one learns to expect— doors held open, assistance offered, discounts given at restaurants and stores. Smiles exchanged and salutations proffered, as though we are highly esteemed mentors. I feel for my colleagues who have baldness, as many young men share their distinction, creating...

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Categories: geriatric, age, hair,
Form: Sonnet
Fountain of Youth---The Geriatric
This Shepherd boy hath long lost his flock, Daydreaming in a daze Not a thought I gave to the Time on the clock- For those are the prudish ways! Live in joy and merriment, A Happiness without end? Ha! I could never be more content Than to have my Youth again!...

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Categories: geriatric, age, dream, happiness, lost,
Form: Rhyme
Conversation With a Geriatric
Our conversation were like children feet Running up the village lane Our friendship kiting our words, no discrete Babble, nothing thought as vain The suddenly our meanings turn this corner A little groan, another complaint The sudden sense the body has gotten older A stiff joint, a discomfort faint Someplace in a leg, stomach or the shoulder The sudden closing of the blinds And a...

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Categories: geriatric, satire, seasons
Form: Verse




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