Laments of the Old

LAMENTS OF THE OLD that poor, painful cry “i’ve fallen and can’t get up!” hope god will hear you this is my sickness – i want to sleep all the time my kitty don’t mind i will surely die forgot to take prescriptions it’s part of old age the house is a mess my wife saves everything blames it on the cat oh, dear lord, now what? there is a crack house next door change locks seal windows a car just went by music so loud it shook the house scared old puss in boots mortuary called bargain price on caskets it WAS a fine day i can’t control gas nor the water works either monthly bill sky high