Oooh! My gosh! My goodness!
That never hurt before.
In younger days I could overdo
And still come back for more.
But these days even simple acts,
Like the turning of the head,
Can cause an aching in the neck
And be a source of dread.
The acts of bending, kneeling,
stooping,
Reaching, grabbing hold,
Offer up a quick reminder
Of the pains of growing old.
It makes it necessary to learn
Modesty and pace;
To deal in moderation
And not try to run a race.
The wise man learns that brawn
Is not a substitute for brains.
It helps when age requires us all
To deal with aches and pains.
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