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The Glasses on my face, yet I can't find them problem

The sure sign I'm looking at daisies, roses and sunflowers.

By Novel AllenPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
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You know that moment when,

You first realize that

The time is fast approaching when

The phrase "pushing up daisies" comes to mind

Well, I seem to be staring not only at daisies

But at sunflowers, roses, carnations and

A whole host of other lovely flowers too

So, this rare (not so rare) phenomenon

Has been a tad worrisome for me lately

I am growing frustrated searching tirelessly

For my reading glasses, where could they be?

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I've looked here there and everywhere

Finally, tuckered out and needing some Ensure

I realize that I am not having any problems

Actually reading the instructions on the can

"Wow. I don't think I need glasses anymore"!

I advise the whole world loud and clear

"Have you lost your glasses again, Grandma"?

Enquired my cheeky grandson, a sly grin on his face

"How do you know that, you smug little rascal"?

He walks over, stands in front of me

Leaving me quite perplexed and a bit enquiring

"Grandma, give me your hand". I'm cautious

He is rather a tricky one, loves playing pranks

Up goes my hand to touch my...........eyes

Oh oh! Did I manage to lose my glassses

While they are comfortably resting on my nose again

{Sometimes I find them frozen in the fridge}

Although I certainly have no immediate and woeful wish

To be pushing any kind of floral arrangement anytime soon

I need to get my act together, plant some of those lovely

Forget-me-not unforgettable blossoming blooms.

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Sigh!

Fini!

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About the Creator

Novel Allen

You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. (Maya Angelou). Genuine accomplishment is not about financial gain, but about dedicating oneself to activities that bring joy and fulfillment.

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  • JL Sportglasses2 years ago

    good

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