An O with a stumpy tail, A letter of little use, Used by the duck But not by the goose. A letter of which I’m not too keen But used by royalty It’s fit for a queen. When we play Scrabble We find that the Q Is almost worthless Without its U. I’ve much in […]
Category: Growing Older
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The Q
January 12th, 2025 — Growing Older
Gender Offender
December 30th, 2024 — Growing Older
I said, “That’s a pretty girl you have.” She said, “You’re talking about my son.” I thought some flattery in order To correct the faux pas I had done. I said, “His mother! But you’re so young! You surely mean that he’s your brother?” She said, “Apology’s accepted But I’m his dad, I’m not his […]
Grandpa’s Secret for Long Life
November 9th, 2024 — Growing Older, Quickies
“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.
Too Old For Golf
November 4th, 2024 — Golf Humor, Growing Older
Although ninety years old, Jack played golf every day, So he was unhappy, His sight was slipping away. He could still hit the ball A good country mile, But not seeing its flight Was cramping his style. His wife said, “Take Herby, He has perfect eyesight. He’s a hundred and two But he’s still very […]
Deaf? Who, Me?
November 2nd, 2024 — Growing Older
My wife’s getting hard of hearing, I really have to let her know. When you are getting old, like her, Your hearing’s often first to go. She also mumbles when she talks Just like that deaf girl on TV. But when I try to let her know, She says the one that’s deaf is me. […]