Father Time by Mark Spencer

Father time I am humbled, brought down by your power.
You have made me a weed in a garden of flowers.

My back hunches over, I can't hear anymore.
And my poor wrinkled ass now drags on the floor.

My feet have the gout, and my neck has a crick,
And the lens on my glasses are three inches thick.

I have a cane and a walker, and I eat through a straw.
I have a jar for my teeth, and I snore like a saw.

They make me wear diapers, and they won't let me fart.
They make me eat beans; say they're good for my heart.

Father Time you're a bastard, not funny at all.
But there's one consolation, though it's very small.

Though I am withered and barely alive,
I still have my license. Think I'll go for a drive.

LinzAy (65.40.22.50) -- Monday, January 20 2003, 04:05 am

Hehe....
lol....loved it!!!

nosebleed (67.27.46.141) -- Monday, January 20 2003, 06:16 am

wicked!
This is wicked bro! I just love this poem. It's Me! Nice piece of work, you rock! Keep writing more, makes me laugh. Funomunsus!

Luc (64.108.207.2) -- Monday, January 20 2003, 05:19 pm

lol yeah this was a good poem. it somewhat serious but all in all halarious. a good laugh just what i needed.. love the poem man. :)

Martin Vann (67.75.182.28) -- Friday, February 7 2003, 08:12 pm

You are so, CLEVER, your vision is so clear with words to match!
My father is in a nursing home. Like a lot of fathers and sons, we didn't get a long for many reasons, I know youunderstand. However, those reasons now seem to be the temper of two children, my father and me. Anyway, Dad still hunts and fishes and works on cars, all from his wheel-chair. Wished I had loved and understood him then, like I do now. Anyway, your gift as a wordsmith, has shown me the lighter side of one of life's shadows.

I say this a lot to you Mark...,
Thanks,

Martin V

Mark Spencer (205.188.209.7) -- Saturday, February 22 2003, 01:14 pm

Where's my Metamusil?!
Thanks to LinzAy, nosebleed, Luc and Martin. It warms my heart that you found so much enjoyment in reading this poem. If you like the humorous works, check out DIRTY DAN McGUIRE and my latest comic poem VIAGRA which will post shortly. Thanks again, and God bless.

Mark

Colin (69.157.4.149) -- Tuesday, November 10 2009, 09:01 am

Mr. Spencer - may you never get old.......
Mr. Spencer - may you never get old and still be able to rejoice us with your words of wisdom!

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