Humor Non-Fiction posted July 2, 2022 |
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An Age Old Problem
by Debi Pick Marquette
I have an age old problem; I don't face reality
If I want to keep my joy, that's how it's going to be
Getting old is something that my grandparents once did
My grandbabes always tell me that I act just like a kid
I don't think past where I am, at any given time
I shouldn't think of aging, while I still feel in my prime
I've always been the type to run away from things l dread
If I get old, I'll stay in bed and I may wake up dead
I choose to stay away from things that give me extra stress
My head is buried in the sand; to that I must confess
While living here In Neverland, I do procrastinate
I'm thankful for my life, which Lord, I so appreciate
I've heard someday they'll take the old, before their time is due
It's legal to kill babies, why wouldn't they take them too?
Talking about aging is enough to cause a stroke
Medicare, stop treating me like I'm soon gonna croak
I think I'm overthinking, to the future I won't trudge
So I won't think of it again, and I'm not going to budge
What Think You of Aging writing prompt entry
I have an age old problem; I don't face reality
If I want to keep my joy, that's how it's going to be
Getting old is something that my grandparents once did
My grandbabes always tell me that I act just like a kid
I don't think past where I am, at any given time
I shouldn't think of aging, while I still feel in my prime
I've always been the type to run away from things l dread
If I get old, I'll stay in bed and I may wake up dead
I choose to stay away from things that give me extra stress
My head is buried in the sand; to that I must confess
While living here In Neverland, I do procrastinate
I'm thankful for my life, which Lord, I so appreciate
I've heard someday they'll take the old, before their time is due
It's legal to kill babies, why wouldn't they take them too?
Talking about aging is enough to cause a stroke
Medicare, stop treating me like I'm soon gonna croak
I think I'm overthinking, to the future I won't trudge
So I won't think of it again, and I'm not going to budge
Writing Prompt The topic for this poetry contest is: What Think You of Aging Write a poem that somehow incorporates the topic. The poem does not have to be specifically about the topic and creative approaches are welcomed. But contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner. |
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