Reluctant Birthday

Reluctant Birthday

I didn’t want this day to come
I’ve been awake all night
Checked the birth certificate
and 65 is right.
I don’t want to be a pensioner
it makes me sound so old
must I slow down EVERYTHING
until I’m laid out cold?

Incontinence, forgetfulness
and all those aches and pains
wrinkled skin and double chin
thick stockings over veins.
Hang on a minute, there’s free travel
and cheaper hairdo’s too
concessionary tickets to the Theatre and Zoo

I get a pension every month
I think I’ll change my plan,
I won’t be … an O.A.P
I’ll be a SUPERGRAN