COLD OLD LADY

Not fun to be old
But to be
Old and cold,
So really sad -
Not the least bit “rad”.
Make you feel “shrively” -
All shriveled up -
Like an used paper cup!

Old pains reappear -
Along with fear -
Only Jesus’ Way -
Can save the day - or night!
He helps you thru -
“Jesus is Victor” -
Corrie said it true!


- Jo Jean DeCristoforo -
March 9, 2006

I SHOULD GIVE LESSONS ON HOW TO DIE AT HOME

I should give lessons
On how to die at home.
So I’ll try to do
It in a poem.

My qualifications are rare
So let me now share:
I’m an 84 yr. old 3rd generation RN,
Like an old mother hen -
Clucking to her chix -
On what needs to be fixed,
If you want to die at home.

First of all pray a lot
To find honest Christian help,
When helpless you get.
Someone who will care -
And not use or abuse,
And your burdens to share.
Then trust Jesus and God all the way
Day by day.

- Jo Jean DeCristoforo -

Feb. 8, 2006

DELIGHTFUL OLD AGE

I am now in delightful old age
Currently now, all the rage!

Trendy to be old,
But never too bold -
Charming and fun -
Lifting all’s spirits,
One by one.

No sign of weakness allowed -
Not in this unrealistic crowd -
Everything jolly -
No talk of folly!!

Old age glorified
Negatives all denied -
Keep young -
Or you’re fried!!

- Jo Jean DeCristoforo -