There’s a kink in my neck
But I say what the heck
At least it moves around some.
And my back has a catch
That works like a latch
But still that won’t make me glum.
.
To the left of my waist
A hip was replaced
So it gives me trouble no more
But the knee isn’t strong
And I know before long
A new one will soon be in store
The hearing is bad
But with captions, I’ve had
A new lease on life in the main
But there’s problems below
With a sore hammer toe
That causes occasional pain
The hair’s falling out
‘Til there’s nary a sprout
Long gone is my beautiful mane.
And the ticker skips beats
And then it repeats
Which practically drives me insane.
Arthritis now darts
Through most of my parts
Reminding me often of age
And it makes me feel humble
When sometimes I stumble
With words I use to engage.
But despite the above
When push comes to shove
Things could always be worse.
I’m still riding around
To wherever I’m bound
Without the need of a hearse!
Al Hood 2019
The Cvillean 
Brilliant. Once upon a time I had dreams of staying young and vibrant… Ha! 😀
I’m acutally still pretty young…..in my mind. he, he, he
You’ve mentioned quite a few of my chums here, and a few I am yet to meet but, as always, you make the best of hosts and I’m sure your Arthritis is boasting to its relatives confined in less congenial bodies “I’ve got a great fellow here, he always talks to me as if I was invited to join him for the ride!”
I love your take on this, Peter.
Huge hugs, you’ll never age to me and this is a good poem! Much ❤ to you and Patty. My Mum had a bad fall and as she was Dad's full time carer, I am flowing with them in their time of need. This is the first chance I've had to get in touch, but I can't find the lovely post about Brady and Courtney. I cannot imagine a more loving officiate for their wedding than you, my lovely Bro. ❤ xXx
Sorry to hear about your mum. Hope healing is forthcoming but so loving of you to step in. I changed hosting sites for my blog (back to wordpress) and during the switchback that particular blog was lost in the shuffle. I cant locate it either. Sorry. I have been to court to get approved by the judge so I am now offically an officate!
♥️ For you both, always Xxxx
I think you touched on just about all the culprits of aging! The upside is that it still means, in relative terms, pretty good health for our age!
Absolutely, Margy. Couldn’t be happier.
Love this one Al!! So much sounds so familiar….which I guess shows my age LOL.
Just a little light-hearted approach to the blessings of aging.
You can laugh or cry about aging…I also choose to laugh.