DON'T:
wear a young person's clothes,
hair styles, glasses
use their writing styles, lingo,
be like the masses
don't go to their hangouts,
or places trendy
they may be "happening"
but they're also quite spendy
don't wear flashy jewels
gaudy lures to attract
because though you're attractive
you may just lack tact
for if you're over sixty
or look like you are
you'll seem SO much older
in that muscle car!
DO:
make folk laugh
and wear a wide smile
get out in the sun
walk that extra mile!
keep your clothing modest
with a classic air
whatever you do
stay away from BIG HAIR!
write like your age
you have wisdom and grace
you can KNOW their slang
but also use taste
as most of you know
though you FEEL young
your body IS aging
your heart and your lungs
so take it easy, it isn't a sin
to walk a bit slower
you'll be no has-been!
most of all, folks,
be those young people's GOAL
ADORN YOUR GREY HEAD
WITH GEMS OF THE SOUL**
soulsurvivor
(C) 6/3/2015