Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted March 27, 2025


Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted
A bill of goods

Golden Years

 
 

Golden years? Give me a break

Mine are made of lead

Was looking forward to the happy times

I got served mediocre crap instead

 

No partner to share grand vacations with

After many years of giving

But I am all alone as you  can see

I don't really call this living

 

As I pinch my meager pennies

So hard you can hear them squeal

I wonder who to complain to

About this rotten deal

 

I feel misused and really quite upset

There is no reward that I can see,

Where do we go for recompense

Show me "The Giving Tree."

 

I sit here moping all alone

Emptiness fills my heart

Just where are these golden years

Tell me then, when do they start?

  **********************
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Write A Review


Bio writing prompt entry
Author information not displayed for this contest.
Writing Prompt
Write a poem of any type about your life, personality traits, and ambitions.


Picture from Pinterest. Poetry Inspired by Cecilia A Heiskary

Things you may not understand:

 Mediocre: pale, unexciting

Meager: not having much

"The Giving Tree": A book by Shel Silverstein

About a young boy who goes to a tree to ask 

And receive things.
Pays one point and 2 member cents.


Save to Bookcase Promote This Share or Bookmark
Print It

You need to login or register to write reviews. It's quick! We only ask four questions to new members.


© Copyright 2025. By the author. All rights reserved. Registered copyright with FanStory.
The Author has granted FanStory.com, its affiliates and its syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work.