The call goes out, not loud, just true. A voice with years in its pocket, not asking for permission, just knocking steady. After the call, a quiet laugh, not victory, just breathing. We carry the spark like a match cupped…
The Wandering Codger “I’ve lost track of my mind,” said the codger with cheer, “It’s wandered away, perhaps somewhere near. But no need to worry, it’ll circle back soon— Maybe at sunrise, or under the moon! It drifted through teacups,…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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 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…