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Forty Two Down

Clark Steven Lupton



This is my first day of forty two

I don’t know what it’s like yet, do you?

I’ve been forty two for ten hours

I was hoping I’d acquire super powers



It’s actually a pretty good way to start

It’s better than a paramedic defibbing my heart

To prevent that I went to the gym

My strength is going and my sight grows dim



My knees ache

My back breaks

My man boobs look like they’re fakes

I’m forty two for goodness sakes!



One thing I didn’t expect

My stomach has grown bigger than a ship’s deck

I also have pains in my neck

Death is coming and I know I’ll end up in Heck



My future is one long road

With work and friends so I’ll buy load

Technology and slang will surely change

Others adapt but I think it’s strange



But I’m satisfied with my life so far

The door of opportunity is ajar

Today I’m wishing upon a star

That someone will give me a chocolate bar