John Hart, friend

Ahhhh, you've reached the big Fifty
Not so nifty
if you know what I mean.
Have you seen
how certain parts
like nose hairs and brain smarts
suddenly go freaky
and leaky like
it's a clue
to you that
from here on out
there is no doubt
things will get worse
it's a curse
take it from me
I'm sixty-five
still alive, but
less and less chipper 'cuz
I can no longer find my
zipper.

Happy Birthday and Many More, my friend!
John Hart