Grandpa's friends are old and smelly
Some of them are mostly belly.
None of them can see too good
I think their teeth are made of wood.

Grandpa's friends have lots of wrinkles
When they smile their faces crinkle.
I'm afraid they're gonna break
How much crinkling can they take?

Grandpa's friends have knobby fingers
When they pass gas it really lingers.
I like to look at their hairy ears
And the way the chair molds to their rears.

Grandpa's friends have lots of worries
I can tell just from their stories.
Aches and pains and bending backs,
The high price of cigarette packs.

Grandpa's friends are fun to talk to
They laugh real loud just like I do.
They give me lifesavers and gum
And they don't yell when I act dumb.

Grandpa's friends walk with walkers
Or sit on the porch and rock in rockers.
I sit and watch the things they do 'cause
Someday I'll be a grandpa's friend too!

10/29/2001

Posted on 10/29/2001
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