As the Years Go By

When very young, you looked ahead Games often filled your sleepy head When planning what you’d do today You’ll play, cos fun was on the way. Then, come the changes as you grow You’re climbing ladders as you go By growing up, and working hard You get a home, and mow the yard! Finally, quiet times roll around As retirement days you are bound Stop looking out, start looking in For now, a new life will begin… Morning legs are slow to walk Sometimes you’re too tired to talk Must be careful what you eat As old age you are forced to greet! Doctors say you must slow down That is when you start to frown! Pull yourself up by the ruff Show them all, you have the stuff! Face your fears, as come they will Life need not be a bitter pill Tho years may show upon your face Wisdom they cannot erase!