When I Look in the Mirror

When I look in the Mirror what do I see

A stranger looking back directly back at me

The lines on my face look haggard and drawn

My chin sags a bit not only when I yawn

My hair seems to be disappearing  at a remarkable rate

I had better do something quickly before it’s too late

I used to look younger my appearance was great

Now I have to get used to whatever my fate

But at least my smile still remains the same

As for the rest there is no one else to blame

I am afraid old age catches up with us all in the end

My good memory helps it has become my best friend

My teeth are removable and have been for some time

My knees make funny noises when I walk about

And to cap it all I suffer from gout

But when I leave the mirror alone on the wall

I forget all of that so I can walk tall

Still enjoying that all life has to offer each and every day

So however I look that’s the way I will stay

So I make the most of the time that I have left on Gods Earth

And try to enjoy myself for all that it worth

I Ignore the Lumbago and pains in my legs and wrist

And all the other ailments that seem to exist

So it’s off to the pub to get a drop of liquid libation

Which so often is my only salvation

Old age is without doubt a pain in the neck

But I just carry on regardless so what the heck