Auld Lanxiety

An Auld Lang Syne Happy New Year!

Let me tell you ‘bout my body parts
While in sobriety
They’re as old as an old farts
Oh, auld lanxiety

(chorus)
For auld lanxiety my dear
For auld lanxiety
We’ll try not to think ‘bout it
For auld lanxiety

And surely walking now’s a chore
And surely society
Will push me down on the floor
I have auld lanxiety

I no longer run about the docks
With naïve gaiety
Because my legs are just like blocks
Since auld lanxiety

(chorus)
For auld lanxiety my dear
For auld lanxiety
We’ll try not to think ‘bout it
For auld lanxiety

We use to partake in many sports
We loved variety
But my parts are now the rusted sort
Oh, auld lanxiety

But I still can lend a trusty hand
With propriety
And we can drink just like we planned
For auld lanxiety

(chorus)
For auld lanxiety my dear
For auld lanxiety
We’ll try not to think ‘bout it
For auld lanxiety

(fictional body parts)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Beaufort Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Very cute and too bad we have to age. But there's no way to stop it cold. Too funny you are. Happy 2024!!!
Flood Avatar
January 1, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Brilliant, David. Love it. Every year, I do not consider joining a gym… I reckon I’m now in pocket to the tune of about sixty grand. RESULT!!!
Fisher Avatar
January 2, 2024 at 4:44 PM
That's some good news! Thanks for the comments.
Greenhough Avatar
January 1, 2024 at 9:49 AM
I liked this funny play on an old favorite song. It's too real to be taken lightly. With that said, I need to renew my gym membership Thanks.
Fisher Avatar
January 2, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Thanks so much, and hopefully you can get a new year's deal.
One Avatar
January 1, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Loved your parody David, you did it really well with great flow and humour..
Fisher Avatar
January 2, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Thanks for your kind words!
Edmonds  Avatar
December 31, 2023 at 6:25 PM
Very humorous and entertaining David, sang it as I read it… Belle
Fisher Avatar
January 2, 2024 at 4:46 PM
That's so great, I was hoping for some singing!
Wolf Avatar
December 31, 2023 at 5:09 PM
David, I'm a ittle lanxious about you. HNY 2024, sir. :) gw
Fisher Avatar
January 2, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Lolanxious! And thanks.
Ball Avatar
December 31, 2023 at 2:33 PM
Too cute David. Loved it. Happy New Year to you and yours. God Bless, JB
Fisher Avatar
January 2, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Thanks Judy, I appreciate your kind words.
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