Category: Growing Older

She was ninety-nine years old And as healthy as could be. So I asked her, as she stood there, “Why the gloom and misery?” She said all her life long friends Had already passed away. I said, “Surely you’re not lonely, You have visitors every day.” She said, “Oh, I’ve got new friends And older […]

I am the oldest Man alive. I’m one hundred And forty-five. I read it so It must be real. You’re no older Than you feel. So if it’s true What experts say, Then that’s how old I am today!

With age a constant reminder, Poor eyesight and glasses a must; They came through the mail just today… My heavens! Just look at the dust! My glasses must be the problem, I’ve not seen that much dust before. So now I’ll take off my glasses Before I come in the front door!

The reflection in my mirror Is of one not so long of tooth. My wrinkles are diminished, I know the secret of youth. It’s such a simple solution, You should try it before you scoff. You’ll not look old in a mirror, If you first take your glasses off.

Grandma’s got a boyfriend He’s really quite a gent Though he walks a little crooked And his fingers are all bent. When he comes to call on Grandma He smells of wintergreen, But he always brings her flowers And he treats her like a queen. His hair goes ’round his head Like a snowy Christmas […]