Getting Old, another Flash Poem
We are known as the "wilted pair." Once shiny and so very bright
We've a stooped walk with silver cane
And sip our water with a straw
Rented teeth ours went down the drain
Children stare tell Mum we're funny
Still we smile and tell you G'day
Let's sip some water with a straw
- Photos, 2008 and 2018, and Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2008 and 2018, and 2018, All Rights Reserved (2008 side picture posted, Link) (2018 bottom picture is a screen print from Kerry's post, referenced below-click picture to enlarge)
- I'm linked with Kerry O'Connor at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2018/08/camera-flash.html?m=1 ,
- Exactly 55 words
Labels: Flash Writing, Personal-Challenge-2018, Poem, Real Toads, Seniors, Signs, Syllabic Form
posted by Jim @ 8/05/2018 01:21:00 AM
10 comments
10 Comments:
Rented teeth ours went down the drain
Children stare tell Mum we're funny
Absence of dentures would make the face look gaunt with 'the lean and hungry look' - it sure looks funny.
It was thoughtful Dr Jim to have thought of such an image to tell Mom!
Hank
heartfelt sentiments of the flower!
Not much fun getting old is it? Now could you explain running to me again I can't remember what that was!
This is such a heartfelt write, Jim 💞
It's not easy growing old...
Kindred spirits ....
We've a stooped walk with silver cane..
I like the way you made the connection in this line, Jim.
I feel this as I read your words.
I can relate to this Jim. Like Helen said kindred spirits. I also wanted to let you know Jim that I started another prompt blog site similar to Magpie Tales. A photo will post every Sunday and you will have all week to link up and join in. I would love it if you participated, but understand if you have too much going on. If you decide to here is the link: https://thesundaymuse.blogspot.com/
I like how you injected humour in this with the ‘rented teeth’- I sure hope that’s not true! ( the dentist in me is rising to her feet in horror!😂)
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