Last One To Post: 2020!

Rock-a-bye baby, in a tree top
Cut the limb off and the baby will drop!
Toss a squirrel nest from the tree to the ground
That's where the baby will land without uttering a sound.

The squirrels are in a tizzy, their home now occupied
By a baby who has fallen and not even cried.
The squirrels arrive at their home now on the lawn
Just in time to see the baby begin to yawn.

The baby is sleeping in the squirrel nest made of twigs.
The squirrels are running around, all dancing their jigs.
One of the squirrels gets too close, his tail touching the baby's nose.
The baby sneezes loudly and off the frightened squirrel goes.

Here I was using my chain saw for a very naughty prank, cutting the limb.
Instead I am laughing watching the squirrels and baby named Jim.
Down the tree I climb and find the baby's swing laying there.
From the squirrel nest I lift the baby while at me he does stare.

Place him in his swing and reattach the swing to the tree.
Start the baby swinging while singing, "Wheeee, Wheeee".
The baby seems happy, but another problem does arise.
The squirrels are upset and, over their lost home, are emitting cries.

Back up the tree carrying the squirrel nest to a top branch
Hoping I don't fall for I am taking a chance.
The squirrels are happy, their home is back where it was
When all of a sudden I hear this loud buzz.

Who would have thought squirrels had their own chain saws so small.
They are cutting the branch I'm standing on and I'm going to fall.
It's a long way down through the branches and I land with a thud.
Feeling my legs and arms for damage, and see I've covered with mud.

It hasn't rained lately, now where did mud come from I wonder aloud.
Surely, it wasn't from a thunderstorm cloud.
The mud on my face has a odor, I soon recognize by the smell.
Now I understand from whence the mud came and, that, I hate to tell.

The poor baby who fell when I cut the limb from the tree.
Evidently while in the squirrels nest needed to pee.
That baby must have a bladder the size of the Goodyear blimp!
I rise covered in urine smelling mud and walk off with a limp.

Where do these stories evolve from when I begin typing in rhyme?
I have no idea why or how the mind can do this each time.
It just happens, the words come out of the blue.
And, once again I am posting last as I always do!!!

"Winter weather advisory" is on the morning news.
Such a prediction gives me the blues!
Most all predicted snow and ice to be south of us
So, until it gets here, I won't make a hug fuss.

An extremely mild winter so far this year.
We will still have some adverse weather, I fear.
From below zero wind chills tomorrow, they say.
Then in the 60's predicted for next Monday.

The bouncing back and forth is what, on the body, takes a toll.
Sometimes I envy an animal that digs in the ground and hibernates like a mole.
They just sleep through the weather changes, not letting it mess with their mind
Then wake and begin working again, when tolerant weather they find.

The weather is something we can talk about but not change one little bit.
We might as well not let the weather worry us and throw a huge fit.
There are much more important things to worry about as we negotiate life.
So, why let something you cannot change cause significant strife?

Let me list some of those important things we would be better to focus on.
Will, when January 2021 rolls around will this competition I have won?
Will I have a good round on the golf course and take money from another geezer?
Will competition keep coming on this forum from Dusty and weezer?

Will the dog catch her tail as she spins round and round chasing her furry behind?
Will I win Powerball tonight and millions of dollars in my bank account find?
Will there ever be anything better than a hot cup of coffee before dawn?
Will I get grumpy when I get older, shouting at neighbors "Get off my lawn!!!"?

Will I go to prepare breakfast and find an elephant in the refrigerator, hiding from my pet crocodile?
Will I put on roller skates when it snows and skate down the street in style?
Will I wait until the weekend when my neighbors are home and in full view
To send flowers with a note, "Thanks for the great time at the hotel, I love you!"

Then, sit in my porch swing, turn my hearing aids up, and wait for the fight to escalate.
By the time the police get here, to them my observations I would state.
Of course I would not do something so cruel to my neighbors, I must concede.
All the folks on my block are fantastic and would assist if we were ever in need.

I really cannot think of anyone I know who I would wish any personal harm or dismay.
We can all have disagreements but need to talk them out, shake hands and go on our way.
And, likewise, I would fully anticipate that kindness and encouragement would come quite fast
When I leave the other competitors, here, in the dust as I am going to be first to post last!!!

What you say of Drifter is true, I must say
She helped me through some rough time, yesterday.
If there was some means her kindness I could repay
Maybe it's by giving Drifter the "Gold Star" for today!!

When I was traveling so much in my career from sea to sea
There was one thing I found no matter where I might be.
In each community the majority of folks are good, a fact for which I am glad.
That the few bad apples seem to headline the news is really, really bad.

Likewise on internet sites where you converse with folks unseen
Some can be kind and some can be mean.
We need to be so appreciative of those who ARE helpful and kind.
Drifter is one our compliments should definitely find!

There are so many good folks on this forum known as True Refuge.
So many great people here with hearts so huge!
That is why to be last posting each year is not something I try
For I don't want to win and see those good people cry!!

That's my excuse... my story and I'm sticking to it
Tell me to deny it and I'll kick and scream and throw a fit!
And, that is why I almost never post rhymes and prose on this thread
'Cause on those good folks egos I want to very lightly tread!

Yes, just keep posting and win this thing going away
Please believe each and everything I do say!
And, while you are thinking I'm so kind to allow you to win
Please observe carefully... 2OLD IS FIRST TO POST LAST AGAIN!!!!

Good morning and I hope you all slept well!
Wake up bright for I've a story to tell.
Sitting here trying to think what that story might be
Hoping some fleeting thought will come to me.

Each day our local police department publishes their activity for the day.
A lady was arrested on Valentines Day and the write up was interesting I must say.
Her mugshot was taken as she wore a tee-shirt on which the writing was easy to read.
"I'm not anti-social. I'm anti-stupid." is what the tee-shirt said.

Now this lady had attained the age of thirty six
And her actions for which arrested had her in quite a fix.
Possession of drugs, more than one kind the report read in detail
Along with baggies, drug paraphernalia, and a scale.

Now this lady is sitting in the clink with charges galore.
For the immediate future I don't see her selling drugs any more.
The bond was set quite high and she may sit in jail for a while.
Her mugshot noticeably noted her lack of a smile.

Now, she may have been in a bad mood knowing she was under arrest
And her facial expression to that did attest.
I, however, got quite a good laugh when her mugshot I saw what the shirt she was wearing did say.
Ma'am, if you're really "anti-stupid" why were you selling drugs on Valentines Day??

We've become addicted, my wife and I, to watching "Live PD" on our television set.
If it weren't for alcohol and drugs, I would make you a bet
That the number of police officers needed could be cut by a significant amount.
The domestic issues, traffic accidents, etc. cause by drugs and alcohol are too many to count!!

We've been lucky in our immediate family when it comes to addictions and such.
We have known so many dear friends who have succumbed to using drugs or alcohol as a crutch.
The results are never good when one has to deal with an addiction in life
It can really cause marriages and families lots of strife.

Enough of the sad story, I did not mean to begin my day that way
My smiles as a lady's tee-shirt was all of the story I wanted to say.
It seems I kept going when, perhaps, I should have brought it to an end
Before a message about addiction I attempted to send.

The brighter message is that I want to get me one of those tee-shirts like the lady wore
Even though I currently have tee-shirts galore.
The message says so much with what we see in today's society
As it seems so much stupidity each day we do see.

Honestly, I've probably seen more stupidity with people who possess an intelligent mind
Than from those who are not as well educated or a college diploma did not find.
Stupidity is not a malady that is possessed by any one segment of society
We all can do stupid things... ask my wife... especially ME!

Yes! I have made many a stupid decision along the roads traveled getting here.
Not one of us is exempt from making a mistake, I want to make clear.
The main thing is to learn from the errors we make along the roads we take.
And learn that 2old will always be first to post last, for goodness sake!!!!