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Aging

There is no escaping it.

By Mark GagnonPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Aging
Photo by Phil Hearing on Unsplash

When I was young and obtuse

I was dragged around like a caboose

But now that I’m old

My love life on hold

I’m wishing I had some more juice!

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About the Creator

Mark Gagnon

My life has been spent traveling here and abroad. Now it's time to write.

I have three published books: Mitigating Circumstances, Short Stories for Open Minds, and Short Stories from an Untethered Mind. Unmitigated Greed is do out soon.

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  • L.C. Schäfer2 years ago

    Had to go hunting for one I hadn't read yet 😁👍

  • Jay Kantor2 years ago

    Hi Mark ~ HaPpy New Year ~ You've so inspired me within the VillageBucket. - Just because you're not into Contests/Rewards Doesn't mean others don't enjoy your many eclectic offerings. Just As: - Just because you're not Christian Doesn't mean you don't believe in Santa. - Just because you like Vodka Doesn't mean you like Putin. - Just because you don't like Bagels/with Lox Doesn't make you Anti-Semitic - Just because you are not a big fan of Tattoo 'Art' slathered all over Doesn't make you Hate 'ART' - Just because you don't like Rap Music Doesn't make you a 'Racist' - And, just because you are only a Lawyer Doesn't make you totally ~ il - "Lit"- er - ate ~ ~ Some people just like You for You ~ JUST - Me - Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Village Community

  • Tina D'Angelo3 years ago

    😂 Love it!

  • Donna Renee3 years ago

    🤣🤣 great one, Mark!! The Obtuse/caboose/juice rhyme made me laugh

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