Ode to “54” (Happy Birthday to Me!)

I’m fifty-four, I’m fifty-four
that’s important if you’re keeping score.

I can’t complain, (but I’m sick of rain)
Every day brings a brand new pain.

I’ve seen the good, I’ve seen the bad
The ugly is now showing up in my flab!

So,I go to the gym to get fit and toned.
Then I come home to gripe and moan.

I’m fifty-four, I’m fifty-four
This life I live isn’t always
what I was hoping for.

I’ve seen the good and I’ve been blessed.
There are still days when I feel stressed.

This body isn’t what it used to be,
but I have a shiny soul pouring out of me.

God is making me new
one day at a time.
Someone pour me a tonic and lime!

I’m fifty-four, I’m fifty-four
and I’m hoping for many many more.

Happy Birthday to me!

2 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Amy's avatar Amy
    Apr 24, 2013 @ 17:54:05

    I never knew you were a poet!
    What else don’t I knnow about you??

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