Ancient One

 Ancient One

What’s the upside of being a gray beard?

     You can shave it off.

An old hand?

     You can still write.

An old timer?

     You’re wise in the ways of the world, owly-wise.

An antique?

     They collect them. In homes. With nurses.

Not a codger, nor a geezer. 

     It’s too soon for that, and too pejorative.

A fossil?

     There’s the rub. Actually, could use one on my stiff back.

The best part of being an ancient one?

     Also, being a grandpa!