my grampa says....

Now the wrinkles appear
as i smile
Back then i could swim all Nile

Now the spine bows
as i stand
back then i could walk on hand

Now the ear deafens
as i hear
back then it was all loud and clear

Now the gum joins
as i chew
Back then i could crush a date in two

Now the skin bruises
as i lie
Back then the whole floor was my

Now the wrinkles remain
as i breathe
may be.....
Back then i was same, but blithe