Same Again

As I look in the mirror, I’m a road map of lines
My eyes are all bloodshot; it’s a sign of the times
When did it happen, I really don’t know
When more grey hairs than brown ones decided to grow

My head is still pounding, Can’t remember last night
And the bathroom bulb seems ever so bright
I am aching all over and my throat feels quite rough
But some bacon and eggs sorts me out soon enough

An unhealthy lifestyle takes it's toll in due course
Shapes a body well ravaged with much room for remorse
I should heed the changes advised by my peers
To add years to my life and life to my years

I will fend off temptations that won’t let me be
Find a way that results in a much fitter me
I will get some fresh air; Rid my head of this fog
(Then I might just pop in for a hair of the dog)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Laurie Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 8:38 PM
G'day chock... Oh yes; the good old hangover... the promise to never drink again... and the hair of the dog to calm the nerves. Your poem flowed nicely and carried the topic well. Thanks Chock- Lindsay
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