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I Got Old When I Wasn't Lookin'!
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I Got Old When I Wasn't Lookin'! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Hey, I got old when I wasn't lookin'! I only closed my eyes a sec.. I went to sleep a sleek Ferrari And I woke up a junkyard wreck! How could this happen in an instant? How could this body age so quick? When did this candle burning brightly Come up with such a shortened wick?? When I played golf I was a master. I played a round a day, or more. Now, when I swing a club to warm up I have to stop because I'm sore! When I bend over now to pet the dog I always wind up with the cramps And college girls who found me groovy Now just refer to me as gramps! When did this transformation happen? It just ain't fair, this travesty. Who is that codger in the mirror And why's he looking back at me? Yep, I got old when I wasn't lookin! Some time warp threw me years ahead. Ain't gonna chance on no more nappin' Or I may wake and find me-- dead!  [This message has been edited by Balladeer (03-27-2010 10:13 PM).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You're not getting older - You're getting smarter... So you've earned yourself some... ir-er-responsibility...Yeah that's it...  |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
"Or I may wake and find me-- dead!" ____________________________________  but, But, BUT M'deer if that happens I'll kill ya!  (yes I'm a cornball LOL)Funny write; as usual I love your wit and humour.....and of course the meter, expression, rhyming is perfection!....but *ahem* you're not getting old my friend!!! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
LOL...what Nan said!!! |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Old or young, I,ll take you either way. What Nan said is true though; you aren't getting old, you are getting smarter. |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
The humour in this quite enjoyable and you have a good command of metre. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
You're older than you thought you were, When you wrote that poem a while ago. Now you're frisky has become risky, And your fastest has become quite slow. The wits that once served you so well, Have deserted you in your golden years. You never knew they'd become so few, In that space between your ears. Nevertheless, despite your infirm, It hasn't alienated your muse. The words you pen are excellent, For the emotions that they induce. ----------------------- Michael - neat poem you wrote there - full of wit and candor. I hope all is going well for you. .... Mike |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Balladeer, You have noticed that too. Say this every morning-- "Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the youngest one of all!" Bobby |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Ha ha! another masterpiece, Balladeer! But being that I'm old and tired, gonna take that afternoon snooze anyway!  Art |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Happens to all of us...thank goodness it takes awhile...James |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ah Sir Balladeer... You're not old... just well seasoned. Always a fun read. It is a pleasure to be amongst my PIP friends once again. Hope all is well with you and yours. Peace. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I shall never see you any less or a fraction of who you are ~ Dear Balladeer, I must confess Among the best, you are a shining star. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all for joining in! Doing fine here, Mike. Sir Andrew!!!!!! How great to see you back here! Brings back good memories.. Klassy  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Hello Mike, you certainly are a wizard with your rhyming and meter, always a joy to read. Your outer casing may be starting to show its age but you are still only a boy at heart and I hope you stay that way. Keep up the good work my friend. Lindsay |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Good to be seen by such as thee. It has been some time with some serious water under the bridge. I'm hoppin' to spend a little more time about these parts. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I still find you groovy  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Aw...shucks.  |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Hee Hee! Geez, do I ever understand this!! ooxx Marti
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
It happens Dude. Roll with it. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Hey, You have heard it said.Older men are sexy to the young ladies.Especially if they carry a fat wallet. No worries. Now we senior type ladies even if we have a fat pocket book, do nt stand a chance if a younger chick is hanging around. You have a choice, we ladies don't. LOL enjoy your new status. latearrival |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Late!!!!! Are you saying there are gold diggers out there??? Guess I''ll never know  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
HA Ha, I have seen a few. late, |
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