That’s Me

I’m watching old movies trying to recapture my youth

Chewing on popcorn, when I fractured my tooth

I poured me a soda, generously mixed with vermouth

Being young is wasted on the old

So, I called the dentist, trying to get my tooth repaired

I threw on a hat just to cover my hair

I wondered how the time seemed to vanish in thin air

It’s not easy to be graciously old

The music played loudly, as I patiently listened

The receptionist smiled, her front teeth seemed to glisten

I found myself staring, when she said, can I have your attention

She screamed at me as if I was old

So, I climbed in the chair and threw my mouth wide open

The dr arrived and filled my gums with something dope and

As he began drilling I found myself hoping

Things would be easier now that I’m old