I’m not so young a woman or mom
When I take my kids out to play.
“Push me, Mom” or “Run with me” –
Two things I can’t do today.
 
I did them yesterday and paying for it now
With aches and pains in my frame.
My legs are sore, my back hurts to bend
And I regret playing the kids’ games.
 
Other mothers do it but they’re younger I think
With boundless energy to kill.
I can’t help wondering exactly how
My last birthday drove me over the hill.
 
But I tell myself, “I’m too young to be over the hill”
And I believe that is true!
I only hope I believe it still
The next time there’s a thing I can’t do.

Copyright©2009 Dan Wright