Another year has passed

And we’re all a little older.

Last summer felt hotter

And winter seems much colder.

I rack my brain for happy thoughts,

To put down on my pad

But lots of things that come to mind,

Just make me kind of sad.

I used to look forward to Christmas Day,

But now the bills I cannot pay

There was a time not long ago

When life was quite a blast.

Now I fully understand

About ‘Living in the Past’

We used to go to weddings,

Football games and lunches.

Now we go to funeral homes

And after-funeral brunches.

We used to have hangovers,

From parties that were gay.

Now we suffer body aches

And wile the night away.

We used to go out dining,

And couldn’t get our fill.

Now we ask for doggie bags,

Come home and take a pill.

We used to often travel

To places near and far.

Now we get sore butts

From riding in the car.

We used to go out shopping,

For new clothing at the mall

But, now we never bother…

All the sizes are too small

We used to go to nightclubs

And drink a little booze.

Now we stay home at night

And watch the evening news.

That, my friend is how life is,

And now my tale is told.

So, enjoy each day and live it up…

Before you’re too darned old!

Anon