[or-roots] Ode To "Old Farts"

[Connie Guardino]

Thanks Les! I was a published poet long before I got involved with
professional journalism AND history. All I can say is, that, occasionally, a
subjecty hits me so hard that the only way I can express my feelings about it
is though rhymed verse. ;-)

Leslie Chapman wrote:

> Connie;
>
> That may be bad poetry, but it sure is a good message and a heck of a lot
> better poetry than I could ever dream up. My little sister (an old fart of
> about 66 years) has that same facility to come up with topical poetry like
> that. My mom aspired to be a professional writer, but I don't know that Sis
> ever did, if she wanted to and tried I think she could get somewhere and it
> looks to me like you could (have?) too.
>
> Les Chapman khanjehgil at presys.com
>
> Although we're miles and miles apart,
> I'm proud to be among "old farts"
> Who study genealogy,
> And hope to make a family tree.
>
> There're those who criticize our plight,
> And sent us email with a bite.
> They say "Let them old bones just be;"
> They ain't "old farts" like you and me!
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