07-20-2011, 10:01 AM
I'd never thought about it much
though nowadays I do:
Acquiring wrinkles, turning gray
and taking naps at Two;
eating oatmeal every morn--
foregoing beans and spice,
then hitting the buffet by four
to get the senior price;
yelling at the neighbor kids,
who dare play on my lawn;
playing Checkers in the park
with others up at dawn.
Yet if I must, I guess I shall
rethink it all anew:
Aging somewhat gracefully
with just a modicum of dignity--
and doing it with you!
ICSoria
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