Cranky Old Man Poem by Barry Van Allen

I' ve just been reminded of when I was in my teens,
and why the neighbors didn't care for me,
I was revving up my engines - - -
... but, then again...
perhaps, they did that once themselves,
... which may explain why I'm alive!

That annoying kid is doing exactly what I did,
... but, now I understand,
why people of my experience and age,
... just don't want to hear about,
what is going on with his glands!

So, I turn up my T.V.,
and have bad thoughts,
... as to where he should end up,
- - - and know that I don't mean it,
- - - O.K.! ,
... So, ...I do!

If he would just be quiet,
... I wouldn't give a damn,
but, if he keeps this up,
he may never get a chance,
to get as angry as I am!