Category: Growing Older

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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 […]

Lamborghini

The salesman saw the two walk in Carrying a brown paper sack. The woman wore a brand new hat, The price tag hanging from the back. “We came to buy a car,” they said, And they began to look around. The salesman thought of wasted time And couldn’t quite suppress a frown. The man walked […]

Matty and Hatty

Two gray-haired ladies were eating lunch; They’d been best friends for many years. Through times of sadness and heartache They’d shared times of laughter and tears. When Mattie told her friend Hattie, “It is very much to my shame, But for the very life of me, I can’t seem to recall your name!” Hattie just […]

Grandpa’s Secret for Long Life

“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.