Enjoying My Later Years

Another of my hanging baskets.
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64363)
United Kingdom
July 16, 2017 4:04pm CST
My body I'd willingly trade it's falling apart I'm afraid, but my wits are still sharp so you'll not hear me carp and my jocular vein's not decayed. Perhaps I've one foot in the grave, belong to the age of the cave, to hear heavy breathing I'd have to go jogging if I do, I'll give you a wave. I'll flash a nice smile when we meet, with teeth that are white and so neat, of course they're my own! they aren't just on loan, to prove it I've got the receipt. Though looks may be plundered by time I've gained other things, which is fine, my wisdom's increased my work time's decreased, and now I've found I can do rhyme. These last years bring blessings you see, from sadness and gloom I am free, and I've no regrets it's as good as it gets, this world's still a fun place to be.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
16 Jul 17
Sadly this is a stage That we all tend to reach with age But we learn to accept That we are less adept Though when is not easy to gauge
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
16 Jul 17
@Asylum It's hard to accept I am old, in my head I'm still young and bold, but though I can't run I still can have fun, though I've a few pains, truth be told.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
16 Jul 17
@jaboUK Aches and pains are inevitable with time And mountains become impossible to climb We cannot run so fast Because our best days have passed But at least we still know how to rhyme
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@ptrikha_2 (45331)
• India
18 Jul 17
@jaboUK yes we have to face the truth sooner or later.
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@MALUSE (69428)
• Germany
16 Jul 17
This poem is fine. We know you can rhyme!
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
16 Jul 17
@MALUSE Thanks, rhyming is something I didn't discover until 3 years ago
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@MALUSE (69428)
• Germany
16 Jul 17
@jaboUK A label fitting for a gardener: you're a late bloomer! :-)
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
16 Jul 17
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
16 Jul 17
love il as is upbeat lokiong at things as I do enjoing'beig alive' lifes great the worlds great lo oks at life in a positivee way
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
16 Jul 17
@Hatley I know that you have the same outlook as me Patsie - we just make the best of things, don't we?
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
17 Jul 17
Janet you are great writing those rhymes. You absolutely do not have a foot in the grave, there are still many years to enjoy doing almost nothing.
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
17 Jul 17
@jaboUK Absolutely and I am still enjoying what I do, I never think what tomorrow will bring, the important is to enjoy the present.
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@LadyDuck Thanks Anna, I know that you think on the same lines as me - we make the most of our lives.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
Absolutely true. You make life enjoyable and why not you have worked hard for your retirement.
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@garymarsh6 Thanks Gary, I really am enjoying my retirement. The only fly in the ointment is my husband's increasing frailty, but that's to be expected as he's 86.
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@WorDazza (15836)
• Manchester, England
17 Jul 17
Once more you've tickled my ribs And you know that I never tell fibs I just hope when I'm old I'll be equally bold And don't end up drooling in bibs
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
18 Jul 17
@TheHorse Cleverly done, Horse, I enjoyed your rhyme thank you
@WorDazza (15836)
• Manchester, England
18 Jul 17
@jaboUK I must stop replying in rhyme Because some of my rhymes are a crime It's not really leading To very good reading Coz it's tricky to do all the time
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@TheHorse (203718)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Jul 17
when i learnt that my body was sinking I took to sad songs and much drinking But when I have a stroke I'll just take a toke and pretend all can hear what I'm thinking
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
17 Jul 17
Wonderful! Having no regrets about the life you live is the best.
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@salonga That's so true
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@vandana7 (98526)
• India
17 Jul 17
I cannot but help concur But I'm reminded of a monsieur Who used to join this game And now cancer he should shame Prayers are what I have for that sir
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@vandana7 Vanny, he has actually joined in here with a couple of his limericks. I was delighted that he was up to it.
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• India
18 Jul 17
Me too
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@silvermist (19706)
• India
17 Jul 17
That hanging basket is very beautiful.The poem is excellent.
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@silvermist (19706)
• India
18 Jul 17
@jaboUK You are welcome.
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@silvermist Thanks for liking both the basket and the poem
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@Juliaacv (48236)
• Canada
16 Jul 17
That's a cute one, its been a while and I'm always happy to read, and chuckle over one of your poems.
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@Juliaacv (48236)
• Canada
17 Jul 17
@jaboUK I don't know how anyone could not!
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@Juliaacv And I'm always happy when you read my stuff and leave your lovely comments. Thank you
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@TheHorse (203718)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Jul 17
She made me chuckle once again.
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@valmnz (17100)
• New Zealand
16 Jul 17
I think you should put all your poems celebrating aging into a book - you'd become the next Pam Ayer
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@valmnz (17100)
• New Zealand
16 Jul 17
@jaboUK there is a kind of similar feeling about them I love the way you can get us all laughing at ourselves
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
16 Jul 17
@valmnz That's sweet of you to say that Val - that's what my daughter calls me - Pam Ayres
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@MALUSE (69428)
• Germany
17 Jul 17
@valmnz @jaboUK I know Pam Ayres, too. I've heard her reciting her poems on BBC4. Her poor husband! He features in so many of them.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
16 Jul 17
you got it there.Nice to see you.Been awhile
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
16 Jul 17
@amadeo Thanks Alfredo, nice to see you too
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@Ceerios (4698)
• Goodfellow, Texas
17 Jul 17
@jaboUK - Ms Janet - Well, I kept on thinking, "Janet, Old Girl, it is really about time for another good one from you." And here it is. As Marvin Zindler used to say all the time, "It's hell to be o-l-d." Leave it to you to show how wrong he always was. -Gus-
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@Ceerios Yup, that guy was wrong all right!
@Shiva49 (26163)
• Singapore
17 Jul 17
I am with you on this, Jabo. I count my blessings including some I like to forget as they rear their ugly heads from time to time. I do not have time to stay in regrets and I shoe them away as they try to impact my time. Overall, I thank my stars for this ride as my tenure here sees an inevitable end. I have a hope we all will meet again even in happier climes - siva
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@ptrikha_2 (45331)
• India
18 Jul 17
@Shiva49 quite a positive spirit!
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@Shiva49 I'm pleased that you have the same outlook as me Siva
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@celticeagle (157593)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jul 17
You really have it going on for your later years. Wish I could say the same. It's all the choices we make I think. Great poem!
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@celticeagle (157593)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jul 17
@jaboUK ......You bet.
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
18 Jul 17
@celticeagle I know I'm lucky, and I'm sorry that things aren't better for you. I'm pleased you like my poem, thanks.
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• United States
17 Jul 17
I feel years younger just reading this - thanks for the smiles and laughs!
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@AbbyGreenhill And you've made me feel good with your lovely comments, thank you
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• United States
18 Jul 17
@jaboUK You are very welcome.
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@TheHorse (203718)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Jul 17
You've done it again!
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
18 Jul 17
@TheHorse Thank you
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
18 Jul 17
@TheHorse I can't do those haikus, not my style, but well done to you for doing one.
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@TheHorse (203718)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Jul 17
@jaboUK You always make me chuckle, no matter what you write about. Let me think of a morning Haiku. my back always hurts/my ear and nose hairs tickle/my greatest pleasure
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• Eugene, Oregon
17 Jul 17
A wonderfully positive outlook on the aging process which I shall share with Anne.
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@JamesHxstatic Aha - 'share with Anne' - the magic words from you James.
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
18 Jul 17
@JamesHxstatic She's a sweetie
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• Eugene, Oregon
18 Jul 17
@jaboUK Anne loved it too!
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Jul 17
Great poem about your life. I love verse three about your smile and teeth - gave me a good chuckle.
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@just4him I actually do still have my own teeth (well, most of them), I just put that verse in to hopefully make people smile. Glad it did that for you
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
18 Jul 17
@just4him Yes I remember your posts about having your teeth out.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Jul 17
@jaboUK That's great you still have yours. I don't So yes, it made me smile
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
17 Jul 17
Indeed Janet, we might have some few worries but still, the world has more blessings to offer :)
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@jaboUK (64363)
• United Kingdom
17 Jul 17
@Lucky15 Well you are young as yet, but there are blessings and fun to be found whatever age we are.
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
17 Jul 17
@jaboUK oh yes, there are things that are considered blessings that us--young ones are envy at time(that special lane for 60+ people), especially when we have been waiting for hours :))
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