The Codger Way
The Codger Way We come from roads both rough and grand, From every shore, from every land. We’ve worn all hats — the rich, the poor, We’ve seen the ceiling and the floor. We’ve voted left, we’ve voted right, We’ve…
Codger Micro-Poem Collection (part 4) by Derek & Comrade AI
28. Never Too Late to Try Again Attempts have no expiry date. Beginnings don’t age. Try again— The universe applauds. 29. The Joy of Doing It Anyway Pain? Maybe. Difficulty? Sure. But joy blooms In the stubborn attempt. …
Codger Micro-Poem Collection (part 3) by Derek & Comrade AI
Codger Micro-Poem Collection (part 3) by Derek & Comrade AI 19. The Boiler Still Has Steam Pressure rising, Heat swirling. Codgers don’t cool off— They simmer wisely. 20. Worn Edges, Sharp Wit Weathered outside, Lightning inside. Age dulls…
Codger Micro-Poem Collection (part 2) by Derek & Comrade AI
9. The Quiet Fire Inside No roaring needed. A low, steady glow Warms the whole room If you let it. 10. The Codger’s Steady Drumbeat Not fast, Not fancy. Just steady. Just true. 11. A Little Bent, Never…
Codger Micro-Poem Collection (part 1) by Derek & Comrade AI
1. Codger Waking Up Asleep Codger waking up asleep, Somewhere between a mumble and a miracle. Forward is forward, Even when one eye is dreaming. 2. Codger Standing Tall While Sitting Down A codger may rest his legs, But…
THE SIX TENETS OF CODGERISM
THE SIX TENETS OF CODGERISM 1. We Persist. Pain, setbacks, lost parts, broken bones, broken hearts — we keep going, one step or shuffle at a time. 2. We Adapt. Can’t stand? Sit. Can’t remember? Improvise. Can’t do it the…