Getting Old is Getting Old
Meant to be read satirically12 total reviews
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
It's no joking matter but you have to take it as light as you can. It's going to happen regardless. We are going to get old. Myself and my wife are in the same boat you so deftly described in your verse. Dang it, things just keep getting more and more difficult. Where is that young upstart with the miracle anti-aging pill anyway?
Very entertaining read my friend.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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It's no joking matter but you have to take it as light as you can. It's going to happen regardless. We are going to get old. Myself and my wife are in the same boat you so deftly described in your verse. Dang it, things just keep getting more and more difficult. Where is that young upstart with the miracle anti-aging pill anyway?
Very entertaining read my friend.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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The upstart ?. On the other side of the veil.
Comment from Annmuma
Excellently presented and vivid in its picture of some aging persons. We all expect to avoid the worst of it -- at least, I do. I have been widowed twice and both of my wonderful mates dies suddenly and unexpectedly. The first had a heart attack as he walked path planning a trip to Australia for our 40th anniversary; the second died with Covid in Dec 2020.
Your poem is poignant and very touching. Good luck in the contest. ann
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Excellently presented and vivid in its picture of some aging persons. We all expect to avoid the worst of it -- at least, I do. I have been widowed twice and both of my wonderful mates dies suddenly and unexpectedly. The first had a heart attack as he walked path planning a trip to Australia for our 40th anniversary; the second died with Covid in Dec 2020.
Your poem is poignant and very touching. Good luck in the contest. ann
Comment Written 06-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Thanks, Ann
Comment from Paul McFarland
Is that you, Tom? I just read your profile for the first time. We have a lot in common - except I did not serve. Thank you for your service. I wrote a poem about that a few years ago.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Is that you, Tom? I just read your profile for the first time. We have a lot in common - except I did not serve. Thank you for your service. I wrote a poem about that a few years ago.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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It is the one and only. Thanks for reading this one. Now try "ME" released today to know me better
Comment from pome lover
Tom! I thought you were married to the perfect wife!
So, is this fiction? Your idea of the future? Or has time passed and...?
It is a sad commentary and I hope not your case. It's a fiery damnation of old age, all right and good writing, though I hope that's all it is, writing.
Katharine
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2022
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Tom! I thought you were married to the perfect wife!
So, is this fiction? Your idea of the future? Or has time passed and...?
It is a sad commentary and I hope not your case. It's a fiery damnation of old age, all right and good writing, though I hope that's all it is, writing.
Katharine
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2022
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Satire, lil sister. Sure, I'm happily married but the crystal balls knows what's is store based on experience.
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satire. well, still, I hope you're wrong. There are those who say they know for sure you're wrong. I'll tell you, Tom, I don't want to be an agnostic but I look at what's happening to our country and just want to weep. And I wonder if He's teaching us a lesson. If this country goes down I don't think I could believe
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your picture is great. It reminds me of an ol' timey farm. The
coloring of it is perfect. Your contest entry was well written, Tom.
There's' smooth flow, scattered rhymes, great examples of the
sadness associated with growing old alone, and great imagery.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2022
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Your picture is great. It reminds me of an ol' timey farm. The
coloring of it is perfect. Your contest entry was well written, Tom.
There's' smooth flow, scattered rhymes, great examples of the
sadness associated with growing old alone, and great imagery.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 02-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2022
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Thanks back to you in triplicate. Takes more to write a review after reading
Comment from strandregs
Ok Tom
Even before I read it
I have to write you a Limerick
There was an old fart who was factual
He wrote disrespectful but actual
When vaulters swooped down
He got out of town
And returned with a lightning rebutteral.
Now to read.
Yeh?
I think I know your mind.
Brilliant in the most factual honest to wheelchair fashion.
Very punget/pooignant
When people you think you care about , don't care about themselves.
We're marching in the marsh
Marching in the marsh,
Crash and burn
Please fall face down -
We're marching in the marsh
Pom pom. :-))Z.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2022
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Ok Tom
Even before I read it
I have to write you a Limerick
There was an old fart who was factual
He wrote disrespectful but actual
When vaulters swooped down
He got out of town
And returned with a lightning rebutteral.
Now to read.
Yeh?
I think I know your mind.
Brilliant in the most factual honest to wheelchair fashion.
Very punget/pooignant
When people you think you care about , don't care about themselves.
We're marching in the marsh
Marching in the marsh,
Crash and burn
Please fall face down -
We're marching in the marsh
Pom pom. :-))Z.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2022
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I wrote a reply and yet feel it didn?t get through to you, a one of a kind guy. Poignant. One too many ohs and rebutteral? It was written as satires as noted in notes. Did you like it.
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I loved it
It is a truth though
As satires are.
It's someone's truth.
I got food poisoning today from having
A side salad.
And some sweet potato mash.
I'm feeling better now.
It was horrid.
I love your talent like sweet roses
On a sunny day. :-))Z
Loosen up man :-))
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If you have a remedy for loosening atight back forward please
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Options :
Massage
Chiropract
DIY:
Yoga
Feldenkrize
Rolfing
Swimming
Dancing
Rebounding/ trampoline
Wim Hoff breathing
I stopped standing on the ladder
For hours cutting the bluddy trees
That worked.
Another thing that helped was
Stretch your arms up
Push them up/ magic
Several times
And repeat occasionally.
Better than chiropract and cheaper.
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Forgot
Take a good multiineral
And a magnesium supplement.
I'll tell what I take in the morning.
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Hot bath with Epsom salts
They give magnesium
And it feels good
Sit on a straight backed chair
Breath into the bottom belly and the
n into chest while lifting and straightening chest.
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Bath would be nice but if Igor in you would have to come lift me out. Only choice hot showers, ice packs with alternating heat pad thanks for caring to make a suggestion
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http://drjockers.com/top-12-best-food-sources-magnesium/
One sellers recommendation
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
Tom, your poem may be cynical, but it's closer to the truth than some may want to admit. It's a free verse poem, and I was surprised to see that. Most on this site write rhyming poems. I prefer free verse. I like that the poem is centered on the visual. The font size is okay but could be a tad larger for my bespectacled eyes. The visual of your family's barn fits okay with the poem. Would have been great if you could have found an old timer sitting on a bench or in a wheelchair with his legs covered by a blanket. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2022
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Tom, your poem may be cynical, but it's closer to the truth than some may want to admit. It's a free verse poem, and I was surprised to see that. Most on this site write rhyming poems. I prefer free verse. I like that the poem is centered on the visual. The font size is okay but could be a tad larger for my bespectacled eyes. The visual of your family's barn fits okay with the poem. Would have been great if you could have found an old timer sitting on a bench or in a wheelchair with his legs covered by a blanket. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2022
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I agree with the picture comment. I like using my own photography because I never have any luck using the search app FS gives. And I wrote the poem to be SATIRICAL. I don't know if that shows when others read it, but it was the category chosen. Still, I also feel it will be self-fulfilling prophecy. Thaks for your comments. I already increased the font to 16.
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I liked the poem. You are welcome. Have a blessed 4th of July!
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I increased the font to 20. Good suggestion.
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I can see it now! Great!
Comment from Raul1
I think in any age that person should be happy and it will save his life by not being sad. Interesting poem. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2022
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I think in any age that person should be happy and it will save his life by not being sad. Interesting poem. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 01-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2022
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It was entered as a satirical writing, even though it likely will be self-fulfilling prophecy.
Comment from Wendy G
I love the image!!
Your poem focuses on all the negative aspects of ageing - and personally I would rather be one of the ones who goes early to my next destination instead of having to manage all those issues you mentioned. Ugh.
I hope your poem is satirical rather than realistic. Guess there's not a lot of choice about our d-o-d though, and we'll have to face what comes before it, and just do our best until the end! Best wishes for your entry in the contest!
Wendy
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2022
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I love the image!!
Your poem focuses on all the negative aspects of ageing - and personally I would rather be one of the ones who goes early to my next destination instead of having to manage all those issues you mentioned. Ugh.
I hope your poem is satirical rather than realistic. Guess there's not a lot of choice about our d-o-d though, and we'll have to face what comes before it, and just do our best until the end! Best wishes for your entry in the contest!
Wendy
Comment Written 01-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2022
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I chose it to be satirical. Guess that doesn't show to readers.
As to leaving early... idk. Life is less enjoyable than the past, but it remains very good. Be well my friend.
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Thanks Tom. I am actually happy and mostly well at present, but if everything falls apart - well, I'm ready to go, and try my new life! Lol. Better than dragging on with limited quality of life, as in your poem, satirical as it may be. You stay well too, look after yourself.
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I shall.
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Hello there Tom, I enjoyed your poem very much and agree with so much that you had to say. I guess I don't think much past the point where I am at 67 years old, as I am one who runs the other way. If I don't think about it, then its not really happening. I like staying happy, so watching the news is depressing. The thought of getting really old, is about my grandparents and can't be about me. Right?
When I saw the name of this contest, I knew right away that it had to be yours. Maybe I should think about it and enter it. Being in a wheelchair isn't so bad my friend as long as you don't throw yourself too many pity parties, and if you do, you just can't stay long. However I should be able to throw mine away in a few months, but lol, what for just to go back again when age takes its toll. : ). I can relate to losing so many friends and family, but for me it was so many close ones when they were young. Now it just seems every week in the paper we read the obituary of someone that we've known for a long time. I also agree with the part about not wanting to get to the age where you feel like you are a burden to others. Then finally it is sad to think that all of a sudden you start to wonder where all your friends went. I loved your poem, and it is so true. If the next how many years go by as fast as the last twenty or even forty, wow! Anyway awesome job my friend. You speaketh the truth and as Festus would say, Golly bill Matthew, how'd we getta here?
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2022
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Hello there Tom, I enjoyed your poem very much and agree with so much that you had to say. I guess I don't think much past the point where I am at 67 years old, as I am one who runs the other way. If I don't think about it, then its not really happening. I like staying happy, so watching the news is depressing. The thought of getting really old, is about my grandparents and can't be about me. Right?
When I saw the name of this contest, I knew right away that it had to be yours. Maybe I should think about it and enter it. Being in a wheelchair isn't so bad my friend as long as you don't throw yourself too many pity parties, and if you do, you just can't stay long. However I should be able to throw mine away in a few months, but lol, what for just to go back again when age takes its toll. : ). I can relate to losing so many friends and family, but for me it was so many close ones when they were young. Now it just seems every week in the paper we read the obituary of someone that we've known for a long time. I also agree with the part about not wanting to get to the age where you feel like you are a burden to others. Then finally it is sad to think that all of a sudden you start to wonder where all your friends went. I loved your poem, and it is so true. If the next how many years go by as fast as the last twenty or even forty, wow! Anyway awesome job my friend. You speaketh the truth and as Festus would say, Golly bill Matthew, how'd we getta here?
Comment Written 01-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2022
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It was non-fiction fersur but was intended to be read as SATIRE😎😇🙈 r u feelin ok Should/when the time arrives for wheelchairs in my domain, let?s face. My entire home is hard wooded save for the baths. They are marble tile
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Lol, you have to remember that I'm a blonde, so mixing satire with non fiction might be something I don't always catch, yet I do it myself all a lot in my poetry. Actually I caught that, but maybe it woke me up a little and got me thinking. And that can be dangerous! 🤪 Good luck in the contest, yet in my eyes your post is unbeatable!
