Sunburn!

Spent the day at the beach and I sort of got burned.
You’d think that by now I should really have learned.
Although it’s delightful to sit by the ocean,
You’ve gotta keep slathering high-number lotion.

I thought I was covered, but not quite enough,
Or else my sun lotion was not up to snuff;
‘Cause parts of my body are lobster-shell red,
While other parts got nicely golden instead.

I know that I’ve written ‘bout how I like shade.
I sometimes ignore my advice, I’m afraid;
But I’ve learned my lesson – next time at the beach,
I’ll cover up so all those rays will not reach.

I guess as we age, it should be no surprise
That we still can behave in ways not very wise!