King Grumpy
Blisters of youth, replaced by cynicism.
Graft and sweat neglected.
Potential replaced by criticism.
Passing time. Dejected.
Years spent in an easy chair,
Softened mind and sharpened tongue.
No regard, not self-aware,
Feelings hurt and insults flung.
Grumpy King sits on his throne,
Subjects flee to other lands.
Tomorrow finds him on his own,
He neither cares nor understands.
Tom - calm down mate! You seem to have taken personal offence to RG's comment. I'm sure all the work and hobbies you are still able to do are valuable to you and your community. Keep going as long as possible.
Reggie's Ghost - its about a lot more than 'old people', so I would also disagree with your appraisal. The piece was written whilst I was in a self reflective mood - being a 'Grumpy Old Man' myself. Its about missed opportunities, unfulfilled potential, self-pity, lashing out at the wrong people., and all the consequences.
the first line of the previous comment-OMG! HA HA!!!! get real!
' nothing could be more true ' what a bloody insulting remark
I'm 78-love running-motorcycling-exercising-water colour painting ( photos to prove )
for the last twenty years have absolutely LOVED doing shed loads of community work (photos to prove ) as I have done this very morning and got the best laughs like YOU would not believe-the number of down mouthed young people I see in lots of these community centres ugh! ugh! talk about get a life!
I'm more than surprised that ANY of the oldies on this site have had nothing to say about your very much misplaced comments-I will be putting photos mentioned on my profile page later ( still laughing 😄 and HAPPY AS LARRY (whoever he is 😅 )
It's about old people surely? And nothing could be more true, not about everyone of course. Use it or lose it, refers not only to physical well-being but to mental health and general outlook on life.
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TOM MERTON
Tue 25th Feb 2025 17:28
Robert you ' disagreed with his appraisal ' NOW? I am saying to you-don't panic I'm still laughing his comments off 😁
Personally I've ALWAYS found you to be a very very nice guy and was just taken aback for a few moments-the part of your poem that I DO love-is the profile doggy pic-😗