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It Comes To Us All |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity 
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. I’ve got a long list of aches & groans Arthritis is setting into my old bones My pizzazz has lost it’s fizz I can’t remember what day it is I long since lost the last of my hair I’m fast in need of a rocking chair I’ve not enough teeth to eat my tea What on earth shall become of me ? I’m verging on incontinent My get up & go got up & went I can’t stand the music the kids are listening to I keep forgetting what it is I’m trying to do It appears my worst fear is coming true I think I’m turning into a mixture of Balladeer And Toerag too..... . "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
good one! applause!! |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
Ha ha ha !!!! life is life. Yes , you are right. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Now let's see how the two guys will enjoy to pick at you too! It comes to us all?  It's scaring!As long as you will challenge yourself daily to write joyful poetry, none of the mentioned things will manifest, rest assured. Love. Margherita  |
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ILoveTheRain Member
since 2008-03-02
Posts 157GA |
I love, love, love your writing! You always have a hint of humor. Great job! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 a good one! Enjoyed the light-hearted self-assessment! Now go dance 'till sunrise! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
John...If you are turning into anything like Balladeer & Toerag please go find a tall bridge and jump off, you will be better off. LOL...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, "Balladeer And Toerag too" Oh dear, say it isn't so. Good one. I know what you mean. Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
But Can ya still say Cock-a-doodle-doo? |
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Talyn Junior Member
since 2008-03-09
Posts 47North Carolina, USA |
Life as it seems. Nice write. Thank you. Talyn |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lets see what they have to say about this...James |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Perfect as ever... Even when you're feeling haggard And more than a little bit Mick Jaggered There are those around, Who'll always see you as the boss And stop you sitting down and gathering moss. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
John you had me chuckling at this one !!! I feel this way too , but I will keep a sense of humour , it helps me through Hope |
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Falling rain
since 2008-01-31
Posts 2178Small town, Illinois |
haha thanks for the laugh. i really needed it lol! ~Zach~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nurse Angel to the rescue! I made up some lotions 'n potions that will put pizz back into your zazz! Oh, and a shot of Vitamin B12 for good measure!  Love 'n a long life! N. A. |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Sorry Guys, too busy reading other posts to reply to my own, I apologise for my bad manners ! Bruce, Thanks for the vote.. Lady T, I like making you smile.. Margherita, I think they are too scared to reply No? Jessica, I make myself laugh everyday, I must try shaving without the mirror... Midnite, You ever try dancing with a walking frame? Paul, might not need to go find a bridge, I might just get taken out into the desert by the boys in question..! Bobby, I might need to get back up from Felix & the crew... Alison, Of course I can, I just can’t remember what to do when my rooster wakes me up at the crack of Dawn (!) Talyn, No, thank you for the reply.... James, Might need to lie low in the Islands, I’ll bring chocolate & cherries.... Simon, I once asked a DJ at a party “ Have you got ‘Hold Me ‘ by The Stones and got thrown out of the club..... Hope, glad to raise a chuckle, I kept my sense of humour too, I just can’t remember Where I kept it ??? N.A, Don’t forget, I’m still Nil by Mouth, but you can rub as many lotions & potions into this frail old body of mine as you like....I have lost most of the feeling from the neck down, or is that the neck up? |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Lol. Now that is a scary thought, a Toerag and Balladeer combination. You'd always be picking on yourself. Good write John, got a nice laugh. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Steve, you could well be right, but I'm not going to beat myself up! Thanks John |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
I think you have a long way to go with that kind of heart. Nice of you to bring humor into it. Keep up the spunk and never give up!! Who does like that music?!? |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Music what music? I should have said noise! I remember how much it used to annoy my father when I played my CSN, Beatles, Stones etc. He got so mad and said it was rubbish, but hey, they are still playing the songs today & most of those guys are still out touring. In fact I get to go see CSN in California in the spring, how many of the groups around today will be here in 30 years? Apart from which most of their stuff is either computer or engineer generated. Lip sync rules it seems...thanks for the reply John |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
i had a sensasional feeling readin it, it was delightful... , Thanks 2islander2 |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
2islander2, Thanks for the eyes & the reply... |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
At age 66, I'm glad to be functional in my dis- functionality! Great work. Art |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks Art, I'm glad to hear it. It's good that some things improve with age. When I was younger I used to be really indecisive, now I just can't make my mind up.... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, your poem is clever....that must be the mixture of Balladeer in ya. It also sounds like your chassis is headed for the junkpile....definitely the Toerag part! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Join the club old mate, it grows larger every day but with a sense of humour like you have you'll last for many a day yet. I’m verging on incontinent My get up & go got up & went I can’t stand the music the kids are listening to I keep forgetting what it is I’m trying to do You certainly wrote that well John from experience I take it. Brilliant post. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Join the club old mate, it grows larger every day but with a sense of humour like you have you'll last for many a day yet. I’m verging on incontinent My get up & go got up & went I can’t stand the music the kids are listening to I keep forgetting what it is I’m trying to do You certainly wrote that well John from experience I take it. Brilliant post. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Join the club old mate, it grows larger every day but with a sense of humour like you have you'll last for many a day yet. I’m verging on incontinent My get up & go got up & went I can’t stand the music the kids are listening to I keep forgetting what it is I’m trying to do You certainly wrote that well John from experience I take it. Brilliant post. Lindsay |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Thanks 'Deer, praise from an icon is like music to my ears. I think my chassis is bent a little out of shape, better call the Toe truck  I think I may well have a bit of the Balladeer in me, or maybe that was my Mother. You ever serve over here in the forces? ...Dad?? |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Lindsay, Thanks....Having had so much enjoyment from your posts, I am well chuffed to have returned the favour! The music today drives you nuts doesn't it? I do suffer from frequent senior moments lately forgetting stuff etc, I bought one of those whistling jobbies for my car keys so I could locate them easily & cannot for the life of me find the bugger! Cheers mate |
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