If I was ninety one
Nine more years till I’m done
I’d recall the fun
I had under the sun
When I was free, when I was young
If I was ninety one
…
If I was ninety two
I wouldn’t believe it to be true
That I made it through
Tuberculosis and flu
Dementia and paralysis too
If I was ninety two
…
If I was ninety three
Ugly as I can be
My heart will disagree
With whatever my head says to me
The whole body would be in jeopardy
If I was ninety three
…
If I was ninety four
Who would keep my score?
I’d wish for more
Staring at the floor
But I’ll be disappointed like before
If I was ninety four
…
If I was ninety five
Wondering how I’m still alive
I would have lost my drive
To thrive and survive
I’d wait for God’s carriage to arrive
If I was ninety five
…
If I was ninety six
In a world with much to fix
I’d get some kicks
Watching random flicks
About old women and their sticks
If I was ninety six
…
If I was ninety seven
With grandkids one to eleven
I’d ask some Evan
To drop me to Devon
Where I’ll wait for my heaven
If I was ninety seven
…
If I was ninety eight
Lying, hoping in wait
To learn about my fate
At heaven’s gate
Wondering if I’ve come too late
If I was ninety eight
…
If I was ninety nine
Finally across the line
Heaven’s finest wine
Would taste so divine
Everything else will be just fine
If I was ninety nine
…
If I was a hundred
I’d wake up in my bed
That feeling I’d dread
When I find that I’m not dead
I’d wish I was a tortoise instead
If I was a hundred
I really enjoy the tone and pace of this poem
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LOVE THIS. = SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TOO !!! 😎
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Indeed
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Great poem, Frank! 👍🙂
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Thank you
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Thanks for the like on my blog. Someday I may reach 91, but for now, I’m aiming for 56. Grateful for every day that the Lord gives me.
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Good luck, my friend
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I do not think I would want to live that long…if there is anything that I am scared of, that would be old age. It is not about the wrinkles or sagging skin or anything superficial. But old age will rob me of my independence. I just cannot see myself helpless and dependent on someone else for even the littlest of need. I always say that old age is a lesson of humility.
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You are so right
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Wow. This one.
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Thank you
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I didn’t expect the smile at the end.
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Oh thanks
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This is beautifully written, makes a person think and reevaluate things. Also, thanks for taking the time for reading my post and leaving a like on it, much appreciated 🙂
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Thanks and welcome
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Hey Frank,that’s an enjoyable poem.Well put together.Thanks for checking out a recent post,Radiate,and for liking it. i appreciate it.
Michael.
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Thanks and welcome
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Enjoyed reading this poem like the one you wrote on ” if i was a dragon”.
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Thank you
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Enjoyed this ,Now I will wait till hundred
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Don’t forget to enjoy the years in between
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Great rhyme.. I enjoy your poetry. Keep it up!
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Thank you
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I’m glad that you wrote up to 100, it was so fun to read and indeed funny. I especially liked 97, about grandkids, it was hilarious!
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Thank you so much
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Clever!
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Thank you
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Beautifully penned and purely entertaining.
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Thank you
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It reminds me of my granny 😊
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Cool
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I am always in awe of your talent. Thanks for another terrific piece.
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Thank you so much
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You still have a ways to go to get to 100! Great Poem…
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Thank you
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I really enjoy your poetry. Great work!
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Thank you
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If you haven’t already, check out Willie Nelson singing “Still Not Dead Again Today” – on his latest CD. He is not yet 100 … might be a “new tune” come that day! (I like your tortoise wish.)
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Thank you. I Willie check that out
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Clever! If I were a hundred, I’d move and look like a tortoise. I really enjoyed this!
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Thank you
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I feel like I’ve read this before or something similar to it. Deja vu.
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Oh. I am sure I haven’t written anything like this before. Anyway, take care, my friend
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It was just deja vu, I’m sure. You do the same.
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Have a nice day
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Thank you. You do the same.
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