I think I would like to be eighty again

buggar bursitus and arthritic pain

I love the attention, the singing, the love

it’s the accolades that I’m thinking of

the assumption because I am old I am wise

(that maybe quite a stressful suprise!)

I loved my party. the mad hatter hats

family and friends, cross cultural chats

I loved all the cards, kind words and more

I feel more loved than I was before

I think of my funeral, wish I could attend

and hear more love of family and friends

Just one sadness when I became eighty

no card from mum, and that was weighty

But I have enjoyed being attention’s centre

and hope my future brings fun and adventure

My next big birthday is ninety, who knows

I may never get there, journey started, here goes!

Then I’ll have another big birthday do

looking forward to that! Hope you are too