I'M OLD I’m “old” and now 50, so anything goes. From dyeing my hair to painting my toes Or plucking the petals right off of the rose I’m “old” and now 50, so anything goes And since I’m “that age” I’d just like to say If I really don’t like it, I won’t say “okay” Whatever I want, I’d like it my way Because I’m “that age” I’ll like what I say This age, as they say, is the top-of-the-hill So I’ll climb right on up and I’ll see better still I know there’s a way if you give it the will When you climb right on up to the top-of-the-hill Hitting 50 is nothing like hitting home runs There’s no one in bleachers who cheers out in fun You do it yourself until hitting it’s done The big score is “50” (it ain’t just a “1”) I’m half of one-hundred, and I’ve seen a lot If something’s unjust, I WILL stir the pot (To challenge is better than sitting to rot) I’m half of one-hundred and I can’t be bought. “You don’t look your age” it has often been said But all those folks see is the skin on my head (They never have seen me all naked in bed!) But looking your age is much better than dead…. So what if I’m 50 and still play with toys? I also like playing with young girls and boys It’s their youth and their pep that I rather enjoy So what if I’m 50 and love to make noise! And so I am 50 but now I know why I choose to remember each day that goes by I see how my life and time really does fly I’m old and I’m 50 and want to live high. I’ve got just a year to be 50, you see, I’ll make it as good as I can, hopefully. I’ll need that much time to continue as “me”. ~ Lynn (lynnws@ntelos.net)~ You are welcome to use the graphics on this page providing you use them as a set and don't mix them with other graphics. You may use a different title and different text, but be sure to include my button and a link back. (http://www.geocities/writerswinter2004/) All poems and short stories on this website have a copyright. If you wish to use one or more on your website, contact the author for permission. If you enjoyed this page, check these out: Hike Your Own Hike Don King, Hair Stylist And.......for many others, click the link for HOME. Home: Writers' Winter 2004 Index