Older does mean slower,
\nwith very few exceptions.
\nThe average drops,
\nthere’s more bad hops,
\nyour eyes don’t pass inspections.
\nCorrections only last so long.
\nThey seem to have your number.
\nYour contract’s running out this year
\nand you can’t swing the lumber.
\nThe young guys doing laps
\npass by like in a mascot race.
\nYou shave each day now
\njust to hide grey stubble on your face.
\nYou cringe to see the lineup card.
\nOnce more, your name’s not there.
\nYou’d happily sign autographs,
\nbut kids don’t seem to care.
\nAt last the roster is announced
\nto whoops and several cusses.
\nPerhaps a trade can still be made.
\nOr you’ll be riding buses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"