Senior Moments.

Having fun with a poem about the problems of getting old.

They tell me I shouldn't drive anymore now that I'm 84
but I tell them I don't go far, and are used to the car.
So I went for a spin, just to look in
at places I'd been before.
I seemed rather dumb, with my brain going numb
when I realised I don't know where I left the car.
I felt like a twit as I walked round a bit - the car was nowhere in sight.
My memory was shot as I walked though the lot - worried I might be here all night.
But then - there it was - I was happy at last, and would soon be home in my bed.
And a thought that came through I do get quite a dew) - that really I should paint the thing RED

I bought this computer - like they told me I should
'twill make you life better, and all for the good.
I stare at the screen for some things to appear,
oh look there's a message - but not very clear.
Letters so small and all in a hood
so I click with the mouse - like they told me I should.
Oh blimey! the screen has gone blue - so I click with the mouse both left and both right, and now the screen's black,
that sure can't be right.

Just because we have grey hair, it doesn't mean that we don't care!
Just because our teeth ain't real - doesn't mean we've no appeal!
Just because we limp a bit - doesn't mean we're ready to quit !
Just because our eyes are blurry - just because we cannot hurry - just because it's hard to breathe
sure doh't mean we're ready to leave !

My walk may be slower, my eyes hot as clear - my breathing more laboured - some thing I can't hear.
The years may be passing, but not in my heart - I feel just as young as I did at the start,

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[pipkin1973]

Just hear u on Cov & warks.. You have a new fan :) keep it up Peter! X

[geriatric1927]

@pipkin1973 Thank you, did I say anything sensible, :)

[calvin3005]

Hi Peter and others.

I'd just like to mention something to you (to Peter) that might be of interest... please can someone tell me the best way to do this?

Is it best to send a message to geriatric1927 or vist the website or something?

Thanks.

[geriatric1927]

@calvin3005 I answer all my letters in the geriatric youtube mail box so a message would get to me there. If you write to the askgeriatric website my webmaster forwards it to me ( he does vet the sender or company before and asks if I wish to reply).

[Bernie1927]

You have absolutely outdone yourself, Peter. This poem is good enough to be sent to every adult facility in the country. You have such a wonderful sense of humor. By the way, I did send you a couple of messages but did not hear from you. All the best. Your 84 year old buddy, Bernie1927

[geriatric1927]

@Bernie1927 Thank you Bernie, I did get your letters and hope to reply setting up a new computer here.

[selenafua]

Awww... your poem is adorable. XP

[kaino1990]

hahaha loved the poems, especially the computer one they were all very clever

[Opinionator52]

Being a skilled driver myself after seeing the drive you did to your son's place it's plain to see you're not even close to giving up your driver's license! Keep burnin' up the roadways!!!

O,

[lovelypacific]

oooh, i quite like it! it makes me be less afraid of being older now i know you can still do some of the things you did when you were young, thanks internet grandad!

[westinmiyako]

LOVE this poem! Thank you; you have inspired me to start writing poems again. I always enjoy your videos, keep up the good work and I hope you enjoy the bank holiday weekend!

[NinaHoney3]

I just love you more!

[emma2lynn]

it was really nice! XXX

[lumpyprostate]

cool

[jewellesontour]

just wonderful =D