My GPS has started giving me sass,
calling me dear and telling me cars to pass
and after the turn I just made, muttering mercy, alas~
clearly it’s aged into full personality.
It sighs when I drive under the speed limit,
reminds me my blinker’s been on for a minute,
and once declared, “We’ll get there… eventually…
if we’re committed.”
It refuses shortcuts, claiming they’re too risky,
suggests scenic routes where the air feels frisky,
and warns me sternly when traffic gets too brisk-y.
Indeed, my GPS has become my personal chaperone.
When I finally reach my destination,
it softens its tone with warm appreciation:
“Well done, dear heart. A triumphant navigation.”
And I swear it pats me on the dashboard.
The newborn cries, the old man sighs,
The same faint light is in their eyes.
The journey ends where it began,
The tiny babe, the fading man.
The baby starts in nappies, new,
A fragile life with much to do.
The elder closes out the years,
In nappies as the ending nears.
The toddler takes a shaky stride,
With parents watching right beside.
The elder struggles just to stand,
And reaches for a helping hand.
The infant babbles, learning speech,
To grasp the words just out of reach.
The senior tries to mouth a word,
But leaves the sentence lost, unheard.
The helpless baby needs our grace,
To lift them in a warm embrace.
The helpless elder needs that care,
When heavy years are hard to bear.
The cradle meets the rocking chair.
Anybody can have them,
Nobody is immune to them,
It is just easier for the young to give ,
a different name to them.,
As they have not reached a certain age,
Where society has unilaterally decided,
junior is no longer a title that applies to them.
It is only when one becomes not so young,
And start to hide their age from those who no longer
see thirty as young,
That one comes to realize that Senior Moments,
are born with the young.
Penned IN 2025
Newfangled technology's not for her.
Does it have more than one button?
Yes... she won't want it!
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
We'll party all afternoon then we'll nap.
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
I realized what I’d left behind
When I was almost there,
But with my brand new “senior” mind,
I didn’t quite prepare.
The Met* was where I’d headed to,
About a mile away,
My membership renewal due;
I’d visit and I’d pay.
To make things lighter, I’d switched bags,
For when it’s summer weather,
My spirit and my shoulder sags
When weighted down with leather.
I’d moved my phone, my notebook, keys
And thought that I was finished,
Until a sudden thought did seize.
(My brain’s not all diminished!)
I didn’t have my little case
With credit card and money.
No way for me to thus replace
My member card. What’s funny
Is that I’d felt proud of my plan,
Combining art and mission,
Forgetting that my brain cells can
Reject so much ambition.
*Metropolitan Museum of Art
MY STEP FATHER GOT CADERRACT SURGERY AND GLAUCOMA SURGERY DURING COVID WELLHIS DRIVERS LICENSE EXPIRED HE KNEW HE COULDN'T PASS THE EXAME BLESSING DMV CLOSED DUE TO COVID SENDING HIM A RENEWAL FORM HE ACTUALLY FILLED OUT THE RENEWAL ONLINE NOT REALIZING HIS OLD INFORMATION WAS NOW ON HIS NEW DRIVERS LICENSE THIS SENIOR MOMENT SENT MY MOM INTO A STATE BECAUSE THE OLD DRIVERS LICENSE MY STEP DAD WAS UNMARRIED HE KELP HIS NEW LICENSE AND FORGOT ABOUT TRYING TO PASS A NEW EYE EXAM WHAT DOES IT MATTER ANYWAY THEY ARE HAPPILY MARRIED MOM JOKES SAYING SHE'S SINGLE THE MARRAIGE LICENSE SAYS DIFFERENT SUCH A CUTE COUPLE GLORIOUS SENIOR MOMENTS FULL OF LAUGHTER HOW MANY SENIORS DODGE THE EYE EXAM DURING COVID LIVING ON A PRAYER ONE THING FORSURE IF MY STEPDAD IS EVER PULLED OVER THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO HARRASS MY MOM HIS LICENSE STILL READ UNMARRIED OLD GUY WHO DODGED THE EYE EXAM DURING COVID
MY STEP DAY GOT CADERRACT SURGGERY AND GLAUCOMA SURGERY DURING COVID WELL HIS DRIVERS LICENSE EXPIRED HE KNEW HE COULDN'T PASS THE EXAME BLESSING DMV CLOSED DUE TO COVID SENDING HIM A RENEWAL FORM HE ACTUALLY FILLED OUT THE RENEWAL ONLINE NOT REALIZING HIS OLD INFORMATION WAS NOW ON HIS NEW DRIVERS LICENSE THIS SENIOR MOMENT SENT MY MOM INTO A STATE BECAUSE THE OLD DRIVERS LICENSE MY STEP DAD WAS UNMARRIED HE KELP HIS NEW LICENSE AND FORGOT ABOUT TRYING TO PASS A NEW EYE EXAM WHAT DOES IT MATTER ANYWAY THEY ARE HAPPILY MARRIED
Thongs barely covering cheeks
Brown eyes hide their red surprise
Songs on the lips we sing we speak
Watching blue waves from tides
Sea gulls swoop like military troop
Diving then dining on fresh fish fin
Young people on water ski regroup
After splashing in the water again
The sand is hot the men are topless
The women watch sizing them up
Lifeguards sunburnt job to watch this
As senior couple reaffirm their love
At the beach where cares are set free
And smiles are as plentiful as tan sand
Nice to lay out and enjoy summer peace
Ignoring that winter will return again
A Female senior leaving work
Walking the streets heading for the Doctor’s appointment
Suddenly lurks a Thug planning to pounce on the senior prey
It happened in seconds on that day
The Thug came from behind
Grabbed the female senior’s arm
Trying to take her bag
The female senior knocked the thug on his butt on the ground
The thug thought he could handle this senior, and made an attempt the second time
He got knocked down again, and ran like Raid spray being a punk
When will thugs learn?
Seniors are not always weak
That punk learned the hard way in defeat
A punk will always be a punk
Avenger senior took justice into her own hands
Don’t mess with any senior being victorious
That avenger senior was my Deceased Grand Mother
Being a woman of faith and strength
Endurance in going the length.
God has His reason,
For each time and season,
Look forward, creative,
Light candles votive......
God has His reason,
Lover's petty treason,
Growth through each age,
Players on our stage......
God has His reason,
Senior smiles breezin',
Torches we keep burning,
Harmless fun still learning......
God has His reason,
Wheels turn this season,
No need for drama queen,
Loving thoughts are our scene.......
SENIOR YEARS
Life expectancy for men is only seventy four
I'm 2 years past my best before date
Though I hope to live a few years more
I won't die young 'cause it's way too late
In our senior years we focus on nutrition
We have avoided diabetes and arthritis
We ate much junk food in our younger years
Hopefully it won't come back to bite us
As we continue in our senior years
We hope to retain our good health
It is definitely a much higher priority
Than material things and wealth
SENIOR YEARS
Life expectancy for men is only seventy four
I'm 2 years past my best before date
Though I hope to live a few more years
I won't die young 'cause it's way too late
In our senior years we focus on nutrition
We have avoided diabetes and arthritis
We ate much junk food in our younger years
Hopefully it won't come back to bite us
As we continue in our senior years
We hope to retain our good health
It is definitely a much higher priority
Than material things and wealth
This year, my darling love, you’ll receive more than flowers
Jewelry, candy, candles, gifts, kisses and chocolate bars
You will also get your AARP letter and your Medicare card
It’s vital that you take good care of yourself going forward.
Since you’re now sixty-five years old, you should feel blessed
Lucky, privileged and chosen. Please, please never get depressed
Age is always a good number, as long as you’re very healthy
And funny. The Almighty God is now watching over you regularly.
Eat well, drink more water, take your medications and vitamins daily
You’re now a senior, that’s a major step forward and a serious promotion
Since you’re retired, take a walk once a while. And that’s not being lazy.
You’ve worked all your life and have earned fair and square your pension
Your grandchildren and family will come to visit and spend time with you
I wish you a Landmark Birthday. Dear love, a blissful life is awaiting you.
P.S. This poem is dedicated to the sweet friend of my heart and soul.
Copyright © August 2025 Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved.
Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poetry.
What is this ridiculous obsession ~
perhaps a case of simple vanity?
There's so much more to life
than warped arrogant narcicism.
I'm obviously more than
these pesky extra pounds
around my waist and
few deep wrinkles on my face
yet still it manages to monopolize
my moods and daily thoughts.
I seem to spend my time
reminding mirror and self,
much like repeating a mantra,
that I am the sum total of my years.
Meanwhile I'll wait patiently for this brain
to start embracing the golden age of wisdom.
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
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