How True

[campingcop]

How True This Is

      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
      that make me kind of sad.

      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 while 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 asses
      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 at 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 damned old!

[Old Goat]

Harvey,  You know you are getting old when you bend over [ if possible] to tie your shoe lace and then ask yourself, Is there anything else I can do while I'm down here?......and when the weight of all the candles causes your birthday cake to collapse.....  I'm 73  years young and have not reached that "old"stage yet...I still have plenty of camping and traveling to do before I hang it up and make a rocking chair my full time occupation....Hope you do too....