Old Men
Old men are grumpy
it's common that they
are grumpy because
they've seen better days
Since all that they knew
has been blown away
their grumpiness knowing
they have feet of clay
As living gets harder
little things aggravate
they grow more impatient
are scared of their fate
As what was once good health
now slowly abates
that around the near corner
mortality waits.
M.C. Newberry
Sun 27th Sep 2020 17:03
Ah..a plaintive little ditty
But away with any self-pity!
I'm nearly seventy seven
And as close as many to heaven
I acknowledge ageing's pains
And Its aggravating strains.
In a mocking kind of way
I take what comes my way
But as long as nature is giving,
I'll get on with the business of living.
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