I Said Old!

Another year has come and gone and I am feeling older.

You say it is warm this time of year?

You didn’t hear me right I did not say am feeling colder.

If only I were young again, I would surely stand and cheer.

I don’t believe you heard me right.  No I do not want another beer.

My back is bent my right knee and left ankle aches

Whenever I try to climb up a hill

And by the time I get to the top, I’m out of breath for goodness sakes.

No my friend, you misunderstood; I have already taken my pill.

Last night I looked into the bathroom mirror to see

Someone who reminded me of my Dad.

It’s hard to believe that the man staring back was me

But that’s no problem he never looked that bad.

But oh, how the years have taken their toll

I don’t hear that well and have very poor sight.

Calm down, my friend.  Don’t get excited I said nothing about a fight.

I perceive that you and I suffer from the same affliction.

It’s called getting old.  It clouds our view yes, it curbs our passion.

Well, I cannot change what will be so I will simply accept my fate.

What?  No!  I did not ask you for a date.

Let’s just sit and reminisce about our youth.

After that we will simply accept the truth

WE ARE NOT YOUNG ANYMORE!