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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2003-01-20 03:51 PM

Longer Lives

My grandpa died at twnty-six
From illness, his doc couldn't fix.
His children's lives were much longer.
By then the pills were much stronger.

Do you think it might be true
Hannah could live to two 0 two?
There's soon to be a get-well pill
For everything that makes her ill.

If all my ailments have a cure,
I'll live a long life that's for sure.
I'm worried and it isn't funny,
I'll live longer than my money.

By: Joyce 01/20/03

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

1 posted 2003-01-20 07:12 PM

Well, Joyce, you've given me a smile and a chuckle with this one! Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

SPIRIT
Senior Member

since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

2 posted 2003-01-20 08:03 PM

Great! And to tell the truth I already have lived out my money. Ah well! life goes on. Really enjoyed

Happiness comes from kindness.
Happiness cannot come from hatred or anger.
Dalai Lama

DawnG

Senior Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

3 posted 2003-01-21 12:53 PM

Joyce,

Although I am sure you meant this to be a silly poem, I can also see some seriousness in this in the rising cost of healthcare as Americans grow older and older. I enjoyed this poem very much.

Dawn

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

4 posted 2003-01-21 01:41 AM

Thanks Ellie. We do have to find the funny side of situations some times. Love, Joyce

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

5 posted 2003-01-21 01:43 AM

Thanks Spirit and I wasn't kidding either. With rising costs, money goes. Love, Joyce

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

6 posted 2003-01-21 01:45 AM

You are right Dawn, it is a serious problem. Thank goodness, I don't have to worry abut any expensive medicines but I know some who do and have to make choices whether to buy medicine or food. Joyce

pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

7 posted 2003-01-21 10:46 AM

a light tongue in cheek offering with much to think about. nice one Joyce.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2003-01-21 10:22 PM

Joyce: Enjoyed this and who knows how long Hannah can live with all the modern medical miracles taking place.

Betty Lou Hebert

CHILI
Member

since 2002-09-08

Posts 244

9 posted 2003-01-23 09:07 PM

Joyce, iIlike the way you combined humor with what is reality. Thanks for sharing.

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

10 posted 2003-01-23 11:09 PM

May we all long outlive our money...and have piles of it!!

Cute poem, Joyce!

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

11 posted 2003-01-24 07:01 AM

I'm going to try to make sure...

to spend wisely;
yet live long,

and to not be a burden to anyone.

It's a trick...
but it can be done.

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