Hippie At 50

you've got lined, leathery face,
astigmatic eyes well in place
behind what your generation
calls lennon bifocal sensation.

you still got a patch of dark hair,
but a closer, careful look there,
roots the tint of stainless spoon,
you need another dye job soon!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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