Roads No Longer Taken

I am a spokesman for the aged

where a war against time is waged;

while helping to erase the tears

as disability appears.

The golden years we awaited

are not as anticipated

unless we can make up our mind

that getting old has been maligned.

Some things about being mature

are just a lot of bull manure.

I am telling it as it is

so we have to adapt to this:

We can still wish upon a star

but should no longer drive a car.

Walt Abbott–9-24-2009