We're not as self-pitying--or as just plain dumb.
Middle age has come, and we find
(Along with the inability to sleep all night without
a trip to the bathroom)
A few compensations.
We aren't as uncertain as we used to be.
We've learned to tell the real from the tinsel and fluff.
Getting old is tough, but we find
(Along with the inability to shave our legs unless
we're wearing our glasses)
A frew compensations.
We aren't as compliant as we used to be.
We choose our own oufits and musts and got-to's and shoulds.
We're deep into the woods, yet we find
(Along with the inability to eat a pepperoni pizza at
bedtime)
A few compensations.
We aren't as judgmental as we used to be.
We're quicker to laugh, and not as eager to blame.
There's time left in this game. May we find
(Along with the inability to tell ourselves that
we'll keep playing forever)
A frew compensations.
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