Old Age?
What's this thing called 'old age'
Just a set for another stage?
It grows on one that's for sure
And for the growth there is no cure
The mind's still stuck in way back when
But the body betrays one, and is no longer thin
The hair turns gray and thins on top
Youngsters look at you and call you mom or pop
Where once there was smooth skin without any wrinkles
Now it looks like a french fry that has those krinkles
Steps are slower than they used to be
And eyes are so dim they can hardly see
Oldsters say they're young at heart, and that's ok
As long as they're saying it on one of their 'good days'
Friends you haven't seen in such a long long time
Say to you, "For your age you're lookin' fine!'"
Old age huh? ~ the golden years?
Well I've got news for you my dears
It had to be a youngster who penned those words
Cause from my point of view ~ they're absurd!
Shy
September 2009
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