As you grow old you’ll find that things are never as they seem
and life for you may soon become a trial,
but don’t give up, remember this, you still have time to dream
where’er you go, please always wear a smile.
A sense of humour’s all you need to see you through the day
though aches and pains can surely rule your life,
Zimmer frames and walking sticks can hamper you at play
and hearing aids are sure to cause you strife.
Incontinence from sneezing and a cough will make you fart
oh, getting old can always be such fun!
keep teeth and glasses by the bed and white pills for your heart;
you’ll need them all before the day’s begun.
Arthritic joints and failing sight to some may be a bind
and folks just seem to give you funny looks,
your memories may fail you though you have a lively mind
the classics can be read with talking books.
Before all this sounds dire and you lose the will to live;
remember you gain wisdom getting old,
go out and spread some happiness, you’ve so much love to give
kick up your heels before your body’s cold!
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