Downhill Racer

Written for Bernice's brother, Barry's 20th birthday. A general commentary on aging. 
This pokes fun at the inevitable concern we have of leaving the teen years behind.   

Downhill racer, Barry R.
You've reached the age of 20.
Decay is not complete so far
Ahead there'll still be plenty
The prime of life has passed you by
While you were in Statesboro;
And no matter what you try
The decline will soon be thorough.
The teen years is a time for fun
You've learned it now that it's too late
The best part of your life is done
So listen well to what's your fate
Your heart will fail, your mind decay
You'll be confined to rockers
Your strong sex urge will fade away
Even for girls with knockers
Nothing in the deal seems fair
The trick life played on you is dirty
Yet till today you've had one scare,
Now try to think of life a thirty!

December 1975