~. The Old Timer .~

Thad Wilk

Came to my home in his old pickup truck,

said he did odd jobs to make a quick buck.

He said he'd prune my shrubs and trim my tree

and  do a good job this he'd guarantee.

```

He had white hair and his beard was all gray.

But he finished right quick with no delay.

For conversation when done with his task.

I had a question I thought I would ask.

```

What is your secret for being so spry?

Old Father Time seems to have passed you by.

He toked on his smoke and said casually,

today's my birthday I'll be ninety three.

```

Keep close to your fam'ly and friends my son.

Never quit working till your job is done.

You can't ever beat Father Time I find,

just enjoy your life and pay him no mind.

```

He took one last drag on his cigarette;

I said thanks old timer, I'm glad we met!

He said he'd be back to visit one day,

then got in his truck and went on his way.

```

Good bye old timer, great job on that tree!

And thanks for the wisdom you shared with me~

 

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  • Author: Thad Wilk (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 19th, 2024 08:35
  • Category: Short story
  • Views: 16
  • Users favorite of this poem: sorenbarrett
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Comments5

  • sorenbarrett

    Love story poems, especially when they are humorous or impart a message. This one was so nicely rhymed and paced. Loved it Thad

    • Thad Wilk

      Howdy Soren!! 🍵 👋
      Thanks for your
      awesome comment!! 👍
      Happy you enjoyed! 😃
      Best regards ✌️ Thad

    • Tony36

      Excellent write

      • Thad Wilk

        Hey Tony! 👋 🍵
        Thank you bro
        for your cool commento! 😎
        Best regards ✌️ Thad

        • Tony36

          You're welcome

        • orchidee

          Good write T.

          • Thad Wilk

            Thank you Orchidee! 🐹🐹
            Appreciate your
            comment,, immensely! 👍
            Best regards ✌️ Thad

          • Doggerel Dave

            "You can't ever beat Father Time I find,
            just enjoy your life and pay him no mind."
            I'll pay that one, Thad.

            • Thad Wilk

              Hii ya Dave!! 🐶
              Thank ya kindly! 👍
              I'll pay him
              no mind too! 🍺
              Best regards ✌️ Thad

            • Goldfinch60

              Great story Thad and so true, you should never give up.

              Andy

              • Thad Wilk

                Good day Andy!! 🌞 🍵
                Thank you my friend!! 🙂
                Always great hearin'
                from ya!! 😀
                Best regards ✌️ Thad



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