You know you are getting old when
Little things are a challenge
The weekend was spent
Trimming hedges
removing a truck load of debris
Chainsaw sawing down a tree
All that is a good hurt
Here comes the getting old part
The football stands
Climbing up the stairs
A little pause at this point
I was wearing my Wazzu colors
At the game they were honoring veteran's
Wearing colors and veteran pen
They were high-fiving the old man
Nearly knocked me down the stairs
This boy was on unsteady wheels
But you know you are getting older when
The whole game I sat wondering
How I was going to get down
When the walkway had no rails
Woodinville Falcons won 42-0
I pretended I was celebrating
As I nearly broke my neck
Holding on to kids as I made it down
I am resisting double knee surgery
Next time I walk the sideline
Or giving in to reality
I will bring a cane