General Poetry posted October 30, 2025


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Time marches on

No Joke

by jclark

Aging is not fun
It beats the alternative
Best to just relax



5-7-5 writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Write a 5-7-5 that has three lines. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again.


At 77 I find myself noticing new aches and pains but I also am much better off than many others so I just feel grateful for each day that I have.
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