You glimpse the magazine
It stands out on the display
Seniors posing on the cover
They look joyful, all at play
Gleaming smiles and white hair
They had professionally styled
Retirement years are meant
To look appealing, fun and wild
Then you see the smaller print
For 50 years plus
*** you’re in the club already
Now don’t you make a fuss
Go book yourself a ******
And maybe Botox too
Get some extra slimming pants
They’ll take some years off you
Stock up on pricey lotions
Try gravity defying creams
Just be sure to read the label
Pretend to know what it all means
There must be some kind of useful
Ingredient for that price
And if it ultimately fails
At least you end up smelling nice
Now ignore those magazines
That make life look like plain sailing
Wearing a smile will help you through
When your creams and pants are failing
And after all this daily effort
As life puts you to the test
You can surely put your feet up
And enjoy a well earned rest