Category: Growing Older

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Grandma’s Boyfriend

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 […]

Inappropriate Combinations

When you get dressed, Give thought to whether The things you wear Go well together. Two things for sure, With negative zing, Are bifocals And a big nose ring. And you who seek Youthful adventures, Don’t pierce your tongue If you wear dentures. You’ll not do well, Attempting to flirt, In support hose And a […]

Grandma Doesn’t Need Glasses

All of us kids love Grandma, She has just turned ninety four. None of her friends can keep up With our Grandma anymore. She is always on the go And always at full throttle. She has no need for glasses. She drinks straight from bottle!

The Talking Frog

An old fisherman and his dog Came upon an unusual sight. A talking frog had caught its leg, And was screaming with all its might. “Help me loose,” the little frog cried, “And I will bring joy into your life.” The old man pried the stuck frog loose, Using his sharp fish cleaning knife. The […]

Long Trip

When I was young and had the pep That you see in a playful pup. If ever I would drop a thing I’d bend right down and pick it up. Now that I’m old, the things I drop I kick into a little pile Until I see that there’s enough To make the trip down […]