this old jalopy keeps on going
with rubber bands and string and such
but climbing up the steepest hills
can sometimes be a bit much
so take it easy, won’t you please?
can often be the command
as if I had another choice
no matter what the demand
there may still be a will
but there’s no longer a way
the brain suggests push and pull
but the limbs decide to stay
go faster, and get everything done
but I only manage half
you might think I can still go fast
but I think you’re having a laugh
when all is said and occasionally done
and I’ve tried my very best
I’ll then sit down with a nice little cuppa
and, for most of the day, have a rest
Fraser
April 2023