Another Year, Another Birthday

Another Year…Another Birthday! I have a secret admirer He goes wherever I go I try to hide from him But he’s a persistent beau I’ve tried to outwit him Have done so for years Bur he always shows up As my birthday nears When I was a young girl He intrigued me so But now that I’m older He has to go! He’s relentless, obstinate And to my chagrin I know for a fact That one day he’ll win! I try to ignore him Pretend he’s not there But it’s my 84th Birthday Oh…it just isn’t fair! But I’ll not give in I’m still in my prime My unwelcome guest Is Old Father Time I eat my veggies I cream my face And I exercise At a ferocious pace I’m one step ahead But he’s closing in If I make it to 100 Then we both shall win! Copyright©2012 Beatrice Boyle (All rights reserved)