You Old Fossil

To Karen who wanted me to write her a poem for her birthday, but she called me an old fossil first. Happy birthday Karen

I know a bonnie lassie
She`s getting on you know
Today she will be forty-two
But it really doesn`t show.

This old fossil`s wearing well
And has a heart of gold
And `though this lassie`s forty-two
That`s not so very old.

There`s compensation sweetheart
When old age comes along
You can always use your stick
To help you get along

But this lassie`s willing
She`ll help you if she can
This old fossil`s good and kind
Of benifit to man.

She`s joined the ranks of middle age
Her bones creak loud and clear
But not a line upon her face
That will start next year

I wish this fossil all the best
And many may she see
May age bring her many joys
`Cause she`s a friend to me.

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