At 80 plus we’re not reflexive <br />We’ve lost that quick and easy way <br />Our speedy movements are less excessive <br />We’re slow as turtles, to our dismay <br /> <br />But slow and steadfast is not so bad <br />We were never agile as Fred Astaire <br />We’ll reach our goals of old-time lads <br />And be the turtle who beat the hare<br /><br />Stanley Cooper<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/slow-as-turtles/
