Old Bones

With age come aches and pains and, too,

A stiffening of joints

With movements thus restricted

On the body’s weakest points.

 

So hips and neck and hamstrings

And especially the knees

Announce that they’re eroding

As they tighten up and seize.

 

Though exercise and heating pads

May help you to regroup,

Those old bones might be better off

To make a base for soup!