Category: Growing Older

The old man sitting next to me Was searching for his ticket. He said he’d looked in all the places Where he would usually stick it. I told him, “Tell me where you’re going And I will gladly pay your fare. He said, “That’s why I need my ticket, It’s how I’ll know when I [...]

When I was young my father said, “Always respect your elders, Son.” It’s difficult because of late, I have a hard time finding one!

MY REFLECTION I looked into a mirror And I saw my mother there All the wrinkles by my eyes And the way I comb my hair. I thought “Dear God it Heaven, Have I really become her? In the way I treat my kids, And the lifestyle I prefer?” I told my oldest sister, “We [...]

“The secret of long life,” Gramps said, “A pinch of gunpowder at every meal. It will keep your body healthy And aches and pains will quickly heal.” It must have worked for Grandpa, He lived to be a hundred and three. He’s best remembered for the crater Where the crematorium used to be.

My Granny and Gramps are retarded; They live in a retarded park. They ride everywhere in golf carts, And play bingo at night after dark. There’re lots of retardeds that live there, In tin houses that sit on wheels. They think being retarded is neat; They play dominoes and croquet for thrills. They have a [...]