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Sat down once a year ago and thought about my life.
Tried to figure out the answer to what I'd asked my wife.
 
The question was a simple one, not fraught with need for thought.
She just raised her eyebrow to me, listening like she ought.
 
Well anyway, you see my question came from what I heard
when I picked a pair of glasses to read the written word.
 
With these glasses on my face it revealed my aging fear.
The salesman said "Sir, we've got a senior discount here."
 
That's when growing older hit me, like a ton of bricks.
Asked my wife the question, "Can an old dog learn new tricks?"
 
After giving me the eyebrow zinger, with a glance
she kissed me and said, "Darlin'
don't you need some brand new pants?"
©Steve Dirksen