Easily Persuaded

I am getting old and tired

and quite often uninspired;

yet, i continue to write

insipid verses each night.

Why do people egg me on

after my talent is gone?

They’re trying to be polite

saying, “You got that right.”

I know i am not too sharp

with too few tunes left in my harp.

I’m easily persuaded

and maybe i’m elated.

You flatter me and i purr.

Praises make me hungrier.

Walt Abbott–2-14-2010