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Them 'Old Geezers'
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Them 'Old Geezers' |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Them 'Old Geezers' ~*Marge Tindal*~ Oh, sure I know what it supposedly means, just an old man who's lived out his dreams. But did you ever stop to think of exactly what an 'old geezer' is made of ? Real up-close and personal, he's usually seen the duties of war. Laid to rest a buddy or two, but never the ghosts that haunt him forevermore. It's easy to spot him in a crowd as the red, white and blue goes parading by. He's usually the one with his hand over his heart and most likely wiping a tear from his eye. He'll take the time to tell a war story to a youngster on his knee. More than willing to open a door for a lady out on the street. He'll call you up short for cussin' when ladies or kids are around. Then offer to take you fishing, sharing that secret hole he has found. Yep ! Them 'old geezers' are something special ! We really should have more of 'em. The country probably wouldn't have gone to pot, if we'd listened to the smarts they've got ! Bless you, 'old geezers' for all you possess, in the wisdom you share ... we are truly blessed. *I want to extend sincere appreciation to my brother, Tony, for the inspiration for this one. Not cause he's an 'old geezer' ... but just because he cares. Thank you, Tony~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
  Ahhh Marge, you are just something else, you know that?! You're so darned clever and sweet~ Has Tony seen this yet? Love n' hugs, Melissa~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am extremely proud to say that spending a lot of time around some "old geezers" made me a huge part of who I am, and that is the part I am proud of! I printed this for three old farts I know who would kiss your cheek if you were here! Bless your huge, geezer-loving heart Marge! ~ Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance ~And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance ~ I hope you dance. (Lee Ann Womack) |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Still wish I had a few of them around... Well done, our Marge! Thank Tony for the inspire! |
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BillyBull Junior Member
since 2000-09-19
Posts 15DeLand,Fl. USA |
Good one Sis ! I knew you would do it. For anyone else I actually got an email from a ex-Navy buddy of mine about "Old Geezer's" and it sounded like poem material to me so I sent it to Marge to see what she thought and this is the result. He will now be sent this link so he can view it also. If anyone out there is ex-Navy or know someone that is have them visit my ships Reunion Association at www.dd-692.com and sign our guestbook to let us know you visited. Love Ya Sis |
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JBaker515
since 2001-02-28
Posts 458Dartmouth College |
you are amazing. enough said. ~Jeff~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Melissa~ Thanks, hon. He has now !  Mysteria~ Oooooooh, I want those 'kisses' ! No fair ! Glad you like it and glad you are sharing it with others. LadyInWhite~ Thank you for enjoying 'our' thoughts. Tony~ I thank you for placing your faith in me. It was such lovely inspiration to work from. I'm really pleased to know you'll be sharing it. Love you too, big brother !  JBaker~ What a nice thing to say. I thank you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Soaringeagle Member
since 2000-12-06
Posts 156CANADA |
INCREDIBLE TRIBUTE TO TONY AND OTHER "OLD GEEZERS" bless you marge think i can join the parade? |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SoaringEagle~ LOL ! But ... but ... we thought YOU were LEADING the parade ! !  You two are soooooooooo much fun !  Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- Much truth in these lines. "Yep ! Them 'old geezers' are something special ! We really should have more of 'em. The country probably wouldn't have gone to pot, if we'd listened to the smarts they've got ! Bless you, 'old geezers' for all you possess, in the wisdom you share ... we are truly blessed" Wonderful tribute, sweet friend.. hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: A wonderful tribute to the older generation. They have so much wisdom for us, if we only give them a chance. Thanks for writing this. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Well, thank goodness, I am not old enough to qualify..you done good again, Marge, very good..very gentle smile |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
The older we get the more we seem to appreciate our elders, funny how that works, isn't it?! This is a sweet touch, Marge! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vicky~ Thanks ! I certainly enjoyed the inspiration for this one. BettyLou~ And that's a fact~ How I enjoy listening to the tales the elderly tell. Logan~ "Well, thank goodness, I am not old enough to qualify." "as I am so old my skin is tough" LOL ! LOL ! LOL ! LOL ! *gentle hugs* Denise~ Well .... I sure hope I can someday appreciate them as much as you do !  LOL ! Couldn't resist ! You left yourself wide open ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, I feel rotten since I'm an old geezer I used to pant proudly - now I'm just a wheezer I'm always on guard for some arthritic seizure.. Life sure can be onery when you're an old geezer. I had me a gal before I became geezer Though she's still around, I got nothing to please her From coal in my oven to frost in my freezer Don't tell me it's great to become an old geezer! I once was a geyser - now I'm just a geezer When other men run I just walk at my leisure So peel me a grape...let's pretend I am Caesar I'm so happy, Marge, that you care fro this geezer.... |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
Bravo! This is a splendid tribute to our retired citizens/veterans! A very special "thumbs up" to you Marge! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ I hear that you qualify for the term of 'old geezer' But I'm here to deny any speculation that you can't 'please her' From the state that you're in she may certainly grin At the silly verse that you still pen So if you still think that you're not so 'hot' Be glad you still got what I know ya' got !  Dulcinea~ Thank you for a lovely reply. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Thanks for sharing this poem with us. Reminds me of my dad. He was one of those 'old geezers'. Melton |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
ROTFL  You're a riot, Marge! |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
I loved this. How true you are and how much we can learn by listening to the lessons of those who've paved our way! Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
Marge, I've always loved geezers, and the closer I get to being one, the better they look to me! You ARE so sweet to honor us this way---geezers unite!!!!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Melton~ Dad's are always such sweet 'old geezers' ! Thanks, my friend. Denise~ LOL ! AZBlond~ Now that's the ticket ! Glad you enjoyed. Constance~ LOL ! Oh, they're a good-looking bunch alright ! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Give me an Old Geezer and his wisdom any ole day... This is awesome, Marge...  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, Nothing but hugs and smooches for this one. Your old geezer. |
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