My Energy Has Flown
Much as I'd like to do what I used to
At 78, my energy has flown
It's really not matter of choice at all
The body decides on it's own
Oh how I wish I still had the energy
As I did just ten years ago
Age has a way of deciding for us
How far our body can go
Must always try to really stay active
Retirement years can be long
Mental abilities stay almost the same
Physically it's a different song
Physical exercise is very important
To maintain our youthful zest
Otherwise the body starts to shut down
And memories are all we have left
© Jack Ellison 2013
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