One Day At A Time.

People often ask me

What's the secret of living long

I find it hard to answer

Most things I did were wrong

I nearly smoked my head off

Which is why I have this cough

I drank enough to launch a ship

Which should have seen me off.

My exercise was mainly done

Behind a steering wheel

My breathing exercise was

Shouting my dogs to heal

When it comes to eating

The results here you can see

Most of the clothes that I now own

No longer fit on me.

So I found it hard to answer

With something that would rhyme

But the real answer will of course

It's live one day at a time.

[tomc]

I would say........NOT DYING!!

[Hidden in reply to tomc]

That certainly helps a bit! 🤣

[CDPO16]

A lovely smiling face to go with your latest rhyme. Hope you and Midge have a good day xx

[Jaybird19]

What a happy looking man! There's your answer

[Karenanne61]

Hi Don. Love your attitude. 🙂 Whilst I do like things to look forward to, I agree with enjoying one day at a time.

[knitter]

The secret I see lies within

It’s that great big wonderful smiling grin.

You ‘ve enjoyed your life , that’s for sure.

Could anyone anywhere ask for more .

Thinking of you on this your anniversary day .

Thanks for the poem, and the cheery photo ( racehorse on the wall behind you? )

[Hidden in reply to knitter]

The photo is my daughter leading Red Rum after one of his wins many years ago.

[Yatzy in reply to Hidden]

You kept that one quiet, Don! Wow!! 🥰

When folks ask my old mum the secret of her long life (she’s ahead of you on the racecourse of life at 100 and going some!) she always says ‘It’s a sip of sherry every day!’ I can add that it’s a pretty large sip that takes place several times a day, these days with the caution, ‘Do you think I should?!’ Carers warn her she’s unstable on her feet and it might provoke a fall. She just hangs on to the many grab rails we’ve had fitted, with a smile on her face, as long as she’s had the sip!!

You old uns!! Keep going , Don 😘 , keep smiling too 😊 xx

[Hidden in reply to Yatzy]

I like the sound of your Mum, Penny. Not looking for a toy boy is she? 😁

[Yatzy in reply to Hidden]

🤣😂 She’s always ready for a chat, so you never know your luck, Don! Though the chap who lives in the flat upstairs thinks he’s first in line. Keeps pleading for the code to the key safe on her door.....just for a chat he says, but whenever let in, he can’t stop clasping her to his bosom! Frightens her, cos she’s blind now and can’t see him coming. So she says No don’t let him in...we can chat through the open window!! Then has a sip of sherry while she ruminates on past pleasures 🤣! xx

[skischool in reply to Hidden]

Have you still got that photo of Shergar and will your daughter finally tell the world where she has hidden him? x

[Yatzy in reply to skischool]

Wasn’t it Red Rum ?? Just thinking.....he was trained by Ginger McCain, just up the road from my mum 👍

[skischool in reply to Yatzy]

Yes the picture is of Red Rum but i am talking about the kidnapped and missing Shergar? x

bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-213...

[Yatzy in reply to skischool]

Yes, remember the sad Shergar news, just thought you might have had your wires crossed! Don’t you know I’m one of the self-appointed prefects on here....we’re getting dangerously close to political now xx

[Hidden in reply to Yatzy]

My daughter must be a neighbour of your Mum.

[Yatzy in reply to Hidden]

Oh really! Good to know. It’s a small world....does she like sherry??

[Hidden in reply to Yatzy]

Alaska 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

I think we’ve still got some left in the freezer.😉x

[joyce74]

Your looking fit Don carry on as normal

[cofdrop-UK]

🙂 What a handsome resident bard we have.

xxxxxx

[Hidden in reply to cofdrop-UK]

🤣 That was taken a year or two back. I'm much more handsome now with my mask on. 😁😘x

[cofdrop-UK in reply to Hidden]

😷No! The first pics lovely 😎

xxx

[leo60]

When I see you have posted, I always open it with a smile on my face. So, just now when I opened it there you were, smiling back at me! You look exactly as I had imagined you!

Thank you for brightening my day Don, I hope you have a lovely one xx

[Hidden in reply to leo60]

That’s such a nice thing to say, thank you. 😘x

[leo60 in reply to Hidden]

I mean it! You always succeed in making me smile, even though your poems are sometimes so poignant! Thank you 😘💕😘 xx

[Jomo46]

You look so great - and happy!,!

Xjo

[sassy59]

Who’s that very handsome man Don?

Is it really you?

The one who keeps us entertained

As only you can do.

Great rhyme Don and you’re looking good. Xxx😘🌈

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

Bye ‘eck, I was trying to look like Fred Dibnay. 🙄😘x

[sassy59 in reply to Hidden]

As I said.......a very handsome man. 😘😀👍

[ninelives]

Bless you Don it's cold and wet here in the midlands but you are like a ray of sunshine and have brightened up my day

[Hidden in reply to ninelives]

Well it’s cold here and has a little shower now and then, but still sunny.😎x

[SquirrelsHolt]

A very good afternoon to you Mr. D. & Midge. Yes ! yes ! That's a priceless rhyme if ever I've read from you .....sentimental, nostalgic and witty , so it only leaves me to say" you've given us another 🏆 Classic ". 😂😂. 🐿🌈x

[Hidden in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

I've always believed in that old saying (which I have just invented myself), "A writer is only as good as his readers". 😍😘

[Izb1]

Love the photo Don and your rhyme, you have a wicked sense of humour which I also love x

[madonbrew]

Brilliant rhyme and a super photo of our forum friend Don 😊

[Gingeros]

Your rhythms and personality shines through your smile. Bet everyone smiles back😊😉

[HungryHufflepuff]

A great photo and a masterpiece of a rhyme 😊 Thank you.

[SORRELHIPPO]

Made my late evening, having spent one and a half hours on the telephone with my energy provider, I needed a bit of amusement, nothing like the "telephone hold music" to bring death forward as a welcome release.

[jmsutt73]

You look fantastic, Don! Enjoyed your poem.

[Patty24]

Fab... You look great.

[Patsy164]

Great Rhyme and lovely smile Don x

[Aingeful]

Love it Don!!😂You look like the kind of man I can have a laugh with. Sense of humour has always been top of my list when looking for a man!!

[Ergendl]

Great to put a face to a name. Thanks for all your wonderful entertaining poems, Don.

[MoyB]

Great photo and another great ode, Don! You made me smile again this morning. xx Moy

[Croydonia]

Great photo,and it’s nice to see what you really look like!

[watergazer]

So true Don- take one day at a time and don't worry about the future x

[corriena]

Brilliant poem such a handsome man with a lovely smile😊

[Hidden in reply to corriena]

I look better with my mask on. 😷x

[Alberta56]

Thanks for making me laugh, Don. Albertaxx

[HollyBoyd]

Thanks for a great poem and just enjoy each day and let tomorrow take care of itself xxx

[BionicLady]

Fantastic Don, have good weekend and keep smiling and keep those poems coming 😊

[Susan1200]

Lovely Photo, you have a great attitude 🌞