Oh Lordy! Now You'Re Forty! Poem by Gregory Huyette

Sweet Erikette, as they say…
'You've reached the big four oh today! ! ! '

As you climb life's great hill
Stress and strain will test your will.
Find strength to forge past rocks and trees.
Forget those aching, shaking knees.

More of your bod now starts to talk
As back, feet… legs seem to squawk.
One way to stem those mid life crises
Is to shop for modern medical devices.
Sadly, there's not much they can implant
When some parts simply scream, 'I can't! '

Though these stubborn parts may utter 'Nope! '
Your young, beautiful life is so full of hope.
A gorgeous family in so many ways
Promises a joyous life that only love conveys.
As well, your positive views and planned dreams
Guarantee a future even better than it now seems.