Stay Strong Live Long

Age is like a derelict house That needs much repairing The aged get out of breath The house needs to let some air in Tummies often rumble Bricks and mortar start to crumble Oldies often lose a tooth Older houses have no roof Old men worry about their bald pate House owners worry about creaking gate Leaking bladder, dripping faucet Broken sash cord, too tight corset The house is sinking fast How long can the aged last Building and people both decay It's the strongest ones that stay