Trade In - May 3, 2025

I must walk slower

and funnier each day

because each year there’s

less stride, more shuffle

as the crane of my back lowers

and the stomach sags

skin collects around

hips, folds and creases

announcing new purple color s

with each bump

smiles not as broad

jowls droop and wrinkles

splinter the face

eye bags look like airbags

I know old cars

like to use old repair shops

but at some point

it’ll be time for a trade in

if only I can find a dealer

to carry the extra cost