Our Enemy, the Sun

The sun’s become our enemy; It’s something to avoid And sitting without sunscreen Can make someone paranoid. In younger days we basked outside, Reflectors set in place To catch those rays, which guaranteed A tan we would embrace. But now the dermatologists Give warnings we must heed – With unprotected skin we will Get cancer, guaranteed. I’ll follow this advice But it’s okay; since I have grayed, I much prefer when I’m outdoors Relaxing in the shade.