So You'Re 60

They say sixty is just a state of mind Those who claim that must be blind, Furrowed brows and bulging nose Eyesight failing, even close. Conversations turned to health Soaring bills, dwindling wealth, Simple tasks ever harder Working out now a non-starter. Yet the mind as sharp as ever All those years makes one so clever, Entrenched Opinions by the score Others’ views an awful bore. On the bright side life is freer Gone the children, free to swear, Drink more beer, lush on wine Sleep it off in your own time. Just enjoy this phase of life yes more painful, but less strife, Silver hair is now great fashion Making up for that lost passion. Read more books, drink that wine Savor life, don’t youth pine, What has been is but a blur, What’s to come will your heart stir.