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Some people have such healthy lives

No illness to endure.

But most of us on Healthunlocked

Have things that have no cure.

With help from friends and doctors,

We don't let that get us down.

We laugh and joke like other folk,

And some times act the clown.

Also just like other folk,

The years make us grow old.

And we can live as long as they,

If we do as we are told.

But now I'm nearly 87

I wonder with a sigh.

What's the point of all of this?

Is it time to say good-bye?

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newlands profile image
newlands

No not yet Xxx

WheezyAnne profile image
WheezyAnne

Don't you dare disappear on us. Your rhymes bring a smile to my face, and a warm feeling that there are such talented people around who share their talent with others. You get rid of those Blues right now! It is sunny with a nip in the air here, oops bird feeder is empty. You should have heard me earlier, trying to deal with problems with medicine supplies and going round in circles, and Chemists, Surgeries, hospitals, I had to bite my tongue, the air nearly turned blue!!

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skischool

You must dear Don stay at least a while

Who else out there will make us smile

Lets hear no more talk of saying good by

The lovely kate has baked you a nice steak pie

She'l be reet fed up if you leave us now

And it would be a bloody waste of that sacred cow

Chin up old chap it's not even winter yet!

love Ski's and Scruffs x

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Katinka46โ€ข in reply toskischool

It will actually be a S&K PUDDING. Steamed for six hours in the Aga. Sorry to be pedantic but only a S&K pudding will bring our roving rhyming rascal over the hills to God's Own Country. Pies are two a penny but Kateโ€™s steamed pudding are the dreams of paradise.

Slightly huffy Kate and a self-righteous ๐Ÿฆ“ galloping onto the moral high ground of Veganism. Xxxx

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skischoolโ€ข in reply toKatinka46

Well madam i knew that kidney was involved in this dream creation but it would have made the line to long in my reply.that is my excuse and i am sticking to it,anyway what rhymes with pudding.:) xxx

Katinka46 profile image
Katinka46โ€ข in reply toskischool

Wooden?

skischool profile image
skischoolโ€ข in reply toKatinka46

Wooden?are you pulling my pudding :)you must be a budding writer?

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Damon1864Volunteer

Definitely not yet Don, you make us all smile.๐Ÿ˜Š xxxx Bernadette

Depression does not discriminate

Age. health, pecking order or status

Nothing remains the same everything changes just like our thoughts and emotions.....

Will you -

Will you let your negative side win out

When your positive side can bring about

Such joy and peace and change to know

that your positive and negative side will always reside

within and without but the trick is to allow

expression of each and balance them equally out.

In all that lives and breathes within this world

is not without darkness and light

just like black and white pearls

Some may be dull and some may be bright

The winter and rain are necessary to our earth

As is the summer when the sun shines forth

hot and cold temperatures we experience

and accept them as natural occurrence

So it is with our thoughts and emotions

there will be times of peace and depression.

We learn to accept and also to know

that when one day may be dark and grim

the light will come in the morrow and bring

all the joys of the positive self

seeking to express this part in our life.

Not time to say good bye Don

Keep on keeping on

You bring much joy and pleasure to many around you

and would be sorely missed I am sure should you say good bye

So I say not good bye Don, say hello hello to a new day tomorrow.

Love n hugs Bkin x x

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Tilantoe

What has happened to make you feel so down? Spit it out lad and have a rant. We are all listening!!

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Pantani

Its not time for you to go Don, you brighten up my day and after all age is just a number.

There will be no such talk Don ..... you have gorgeous little Midge there who loves her dad and im hoping.. as are all of us that your poem was just for our entertainment or inspiration but if its not and your having a bad time is there a reason for it and if you dont mind me asking has something happened ??? Of course apologies for prying but just saying what we are all thinking as you are held in such high regard Don ....you may be in ur 80,s and im half that but bet your twice as fit as me Don and have a better quality of life so get out there and spread your magic xxxxx ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’–

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TomTitTot

Massive hugs from across the pond! ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—

Listen up, dear man, you bring so much to all of us, your wit and humour are such bright spots here...

Are you an October boy

Masking up for Halloween?

Or is November

Coming all too soon,

So many candles on the cake

Remember dear one,

Each one you light,

Brings laughter, joy and smiles

And to all of us, delight!

So keep your rhymes coming,

Please!

And even though you feel your age,

and wonder if you should engage...

Age is just a number, sir.

With love, Anne (TomTitTot)

PS, when is your birthday? And we all here, will send you cheer!

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hypercat54

Never time to say goodbye Don. This is not for us to decide but fate, or if you are religious then you have your faith. Just keep plodding along and let the future take care of itself. x

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sassy59

No Don, you are doing incredibly well and your rhymes are legendary.

I would miss you too much anyway. Xx ๐Ÿ˜‰

roz38 profile image
roz38

No,not time to say goodbye. We need your poems to cheer our days up. xxx

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Hacienda

With you Don I smile, Please don't make me cry. My Dear family Member had his 86th Birthday Today, Asked what he wanted, He Wanted Fish n Chips n Mushy Peas at "New Brighten" He can't write Rhymes(not sure) , he has early Alzeimers, But Boy can he Sing. Tony Nightingale , I love you singing all the Oldies with your Deep Heart warming Voice. I had the pleasure of your company last week in Liverpool. I look forward to his 87th Birthday. As we are looking forward to your next Birthday Dear Don. Big Cuddle for Midge. xxxxx

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HungryHufflepuff

I don't know what the point of it all is and some days are really hard and there are holes in your life where people you love used to be but then there's birdsong in the trees and the sun shines on something and makes a rainbow in the room and you remember something someone you love said and it makes you laugh and I don't understand the point but it can be wonderful and it makes me want to keep on living every day.

I hope you are OK Don?

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I'm okay thanks. Just had a bit of a whimpy moment. But my many friends here have picked me up and dusted me down. I'll be all right for a bit longer now. ;-)

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HungryHufflepuffโ€ข in reply to

OK well let us know when you next need dusting off again and we'll be here for you.

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pegbl

No dear Don don't think that way, do you realise how many people you bring a smile to with your rhymes., your needed here lad you have a job to do. Now I'm sure you won't disappoint all those members me included who eagerly await and watch out for your latest renditions".now isn't that a point to it all as you put it.......you have a job to do !

XxxxPeg

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Jacmidlands

No!

Dear Don,

Feeling tired of it all?

But life can be such a ball..

Tomorrow will be another day

And Midge will want to play!

Now youโ€™ve got me writing

A French woman rhyming!

Doing her best haha

A glass of cava?

Know you are not alone

Despite the aching bones

We like your company

A pleasant symphony

๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ

Fran xx

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Yatzyโ€ข in reply to

Wow, Fran! Clever! ๐Ÿค“

But Iโ€™m afraid itโ€™s Don who has the knack!

Keep writing, Don. You outclass us all ๐ŸŽ–๐Ÿ†๐Ÿฅ‡

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Judith41

Please, Don, donโ€™t think of leaving us. We need and love you. xxx

johnboy_10 profile image
johnboy_10

Never

Judith56 profile image
Judith56

No Don, I havenโ€™t been on long enough to read your wonderful rhymes. I would love to read more!

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monju

Hi Don-Rhymer life is about living and each day may seem to be a struggle. Each time we fight, why because we still have so much to give. Keep the smile going and you've already won the fight.. โ™ฅ

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Carnival567

Not at all! Xx

Izb1 profile image
Izb1

You still have lots to give to your blf family, we all look eagerly to your ryhmes, so dont give up my little friend we need you lots xx

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Shirleyj

Don't you dare x x x

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Volvo1951

Nice poem well done

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MoyB

Chin up, Don! Please keep the odes coming. They make my day! xx Moy

donut43 profile image
donut43

No not yet . We need more of your poems to cheer us up!!!!

Dan

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Dedalus

Definitely not yet Don x

ScouseTaffy profile image
ScouseTaffy

Mr Rhymer, you cannot deny us our pleasure!

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Sandyeggo

Iโ€™m thinking youโ€™re not there yet. I live with my 87 year old father. He is as mean and hateful as the day is long. I know itโ€™s dementia. Doctor took his drivers license so he kicks me out of the house weekly. He still watches Jeopardy every night and gets one once in awhile. So if you still enjoy being on this Earth please stay. It would take me days to figure out those rhymes. Take care be ๐Ÿ˜ƒ happy

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Neville33

Beautiful, but it's not your time yet.....

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hoping2improve

Not yet. Your rhymes make me smile. Please stay. Hope you find the positive.

Good Luck x

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