You know you are getting old

when the errands you used to tack on
before or after work become
the main event of the day.

when you no longer think about
trading in your car for a newer model
because your odometer has hardly moved.

when your doctor takes away
your Lipitor, telling you, it won’t make
any difference now.

when your wife suggests
you both might sleep better
in separate beds.

when the kids start arguing
over who will get your favorite
oil painting of Chimney Pond.

when you start calling your grandkids
by their parents' first names
and your pets by their predecessors.

when you need help to play a movie
on your TV, set your alarm,
or withdraw money from an ATM.

when the younger generation
looks at you, smiles knowingly,
and says, “My aren’t you looking good!”