Getting Old Isn't For The Faint of Heart

 

Even though it's getting closer to July the 4th

Ocean's still too cold for swimming up here in the North.

Toes turn blue, your ankles ache, and water past your knees

Means a wave is gonna cause your private parts to freeze.

Back when I was still a kid I didn't feel the cold;

I'd just run and dive right in but, now that I'm so old,

Run would be a stagger and my dive a belly flop

As the freezing cold Atlantic caused my heart to stop.

See You Later Alligator

Wave jumping.  (Photo/Peter S. Corr, III)

Once again, my giant clan is heading to the beach.

While we're there, although the inter-net's  not out of reach,

Dr. Seussilitis symptoms do not manifest;

Ocean views and breezes give my fevered brain a rest.

Hope that your vacations are all equally as nice.

If you're staying with large groups, then here is my advice

(If that group has teenagers along you'll understand)

Keep your coolers fully stocked - with extra booze on hand.