ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

I wish I were bigger and stronger and faster.
My grandkids are telling me I’m a disaster.
Of athletic feats I was once a grand master,
but these days it’s all passed me by.

I wish I had fast cars and money to burn.
For big boats and mansions I constantly yearn.
‘Cause I grew up without ever getting my turn.
What a buggar it’s all passed me by.

I once thought I had a one thirty IQ.
There were so many things that I wanted to do.
But my brain took its leave. Now I don’t have a clue.
What a shame that it’s all passed me by.

Time was I had vigour; get up and go.
I was bright eyed and bushy tailed; all parts aglow.
Then I noticed libido was starting to slow
and now even that’s passed me by.

There once was a time I could win that hot chick.
My memory says it was such a great kick.
But my wife says I’d need a much bigger wallet.
Yep! These days it’s all passed me by.

Know what yo mean Wazza.

Terry

It sucks getting old. Enjoyed the laugh (at your expense) Wazza.

Heather

gettin' old might be a pain Heather, but it sure beats the alternative....good onya Wazza, I know where you're coming from...(even if some of was always only in my mind) Love the line about the wallet by the way..

You have experience Wazza. That's why old blokes can do poetry and young ones can't.

Young bull old bull Wazza

Bob

passed me by might work better - you might be past it Wazza (maybe) but don't let the spelling indicate that you have lost it as well LOL

Thanks all I enjoyed writing this one. Buggar Maureen ... I'd say it was a typo but I've used it too many times so I'll blame diminished ability to notice these things. Very p...ed as have always taken pride in mi speling eckspirteez.