Oh, great! Here he comes again <br />Look out if you can. <br />It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane <br />It’s Midlife Crisis Man. <br /> <br />His shirt unbuttoned to his waist <br />An earring in his ear <br />His outfit is in such poor taste <br />But he’s unaware, I fear. <br /> <br />For he believes that he looks good <br />In his shiny red sports car <br />Date 18-year-olds if he could <br />‘Cause he thinks he’s a star. <br /> <br />His thinning hair is pulled back tight <br />In a tiny ponytail <br />His Chicklet teeth are extra white <br />Thanks to dentist, Dr. Dale. <br /> <br />Is that Abba booming <br />From his spendy amplifier? <br />Through traffic he is zooming <br />This 70s personifier. <br /> <br />His style surely does confound <br />His behavior’s controversial <br />Acting the fool he prances ‘round <br />Like that guy in the Bowflex commercial. <br /> <br />You know the one of which I speak <br />I think he’s forty-one <br />“Slammin’ with twentysomethings” on the beach <br />His skin tan from the sun. <br /> <br />What happened to humility? <br />Of vanity I’m no fan. <br />For me desirability <br />Is not Midlife Crisis Man. <br /> <br />I like my men kind and real. <br />With big hearts and love to spare. <br />Obsession with themselves holds no appeal <br />With me they have no prayer. <br /> <br />So if you think of nothing more <br />Than looks and weight you can <br />Be sure to others you’re a bore <br />Like Midlife Crisis Man. <br /> <br />(2/11/06) <br /> <br />Inspired by...well, maybe it's better not to say. lol<br /><br />Shannon Chapel<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/midlife-crisis-man/
