“That Old boy down the road”.
I can remember my Grandad saying it,
I can remember my Mum saying it,
And now even I say it,
But what we always forget
Is that that old boy down the road,
Is younger than us.
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Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: That old boy down the road could be me!
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You are not alone Andy.
I look at people who no longer take an interest in themselves or their appearance ( baggy trousers, collar and tie - dress sense about 5 decades out of date, hair never properly groomed, tufts on their chin where the razor blade missed). People who drive at 20 mph and take forever when it comes to manoeuvres to the frustration of all others. People who never hold themselves upright, no longer have any interests in life and seem to embrace the idea of the long box.
I think of them as the Old fart Brigade and then I realise they are my contemporaries.
Is this all one and the same person M? Driving slow, not shaving properly, etc? And have you met this person?! Know what you mean though - it's various people.
So true Michael, what ever happened to those fine young men we used to be?
A fine write Gold. Also 'old man' is used for 'father'. Not all dads are 'old'.
'Old' is a state of mind.
Age is just a number in my head I am still 35, until I try to do something physical or remember that thing that I have now forgo....
Thanks ANDY for reminding us that TEMPUS FUGIT ! One of the 100 advantages of being born XY rather than XX is the regular MALE ATTITUDE towards AGING ! We grow old naturally and don't hate it or understate it like LADIES ! At 35 I need reading glasses but not a hearing aid ~ I wear sensible shoes but I don't need a stick ~ I eat to live - I don't live to eat ~ I have never smoked ~ ALCOHOL ? less than 3 units a week ~ exercise ? ~ Hair no grey ! BUT EACH DAY ~ I am one day older but I live to live & love ~ but not to die ! Thanks for reminding us that Sooner or Later ~ WE TOO become the ubiquitous "THAT OLD BOY DOWN THE ROAD !" AMEN ! Yours BRIAN ~ Too Young to Die !
Thanks Brian, yes each day we are older but I am not going yet, I have too many people to annoy!
Well boys when I look at my Jay in his wheelchair I still see the young man I met..... and I am just mildly curious as to why he isn't getting up and riding a wild horse......... because that is what he always does in my mind..........and me with him.............
That is very true Lorna, in my mind I am still thirty five, but when I try to do physical things I am reminded of my age.
Everyone turns from a boy to a man or a girl to a woman. Then from there we go through many changes. Good write.
Very true Heartwriter, It is called experience and life experience is wonderful.
Andy,
A great clip! Loved it!
Thatās one of my favorite movies for many reasons! One of them...Diana Rigg! Sheās one of my favorites!
I could add more comments about āThat Old Boy Down the Roadā...
but I think enough has been said. Besides, it doesnāt apply to any of my friends on MPS!š
I enjoyed your share very much! Thank you!
Hugs to Joyce!
~Laura~
Thank you Laura, you are most kind, in words age does not matter.
Hey, leave those kids alone!
Yes, OK then da.
yeah,we thought it was old fashion then,now we feel it
Very true Ron.
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