Publisher's Synopsis
Are you a Grumpy Old Man? The poems reflect the human conditions experienced by grumpy old men and are intended to describe "Irritable Male Syndrome" (a.k.a. "andropause") from the perspective of the aging male. Some of the poems are intended to be humorous, while others explore old-man irritability as the result of a combination of factors, some physiological, some psychological and all with high degree of respect and admiration for these long lived men. The poems will be based on observations and real-life experiences from the author's perspective.
As I started to read more about irritability and grumpiness, I found it is not normal to be irritable and grumpy. Andropause studies revealed that people 50 and older are generally happier than younger people. Their lives are more enjoyable with memories of childhood, family and experiences in their career, military service, education, sports, romance and many more. The percentage of grumpy old people is actually much lower than their younger counterparts.