Yesterday and Today

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday I wouldn't go out if my hair wasn't perfect.
Every hair had to be in place.
Today, I go even if I don't have a funny purple hat to wear.
I just want my hair out of my face.

Yesterday I wouldn't dream of going out without lipstick, eyeliner and all that other stuff.
Today, I haven't got time for all of that.
I'm far too lazy. What you see is what you get.
I’m a diamond in the rough.

Yesterday I wanted pretty clothes. I walked through stores. I combed the malls.
I wanted denim faded or new. I wanted lace that flowed with grace.
All the new fashions I had to see.
Today, I want it loose. I want it comfortable.
I care not about shape, fabric or design.
If it doesn't fit, it's not for me.

Yesterday I ate what I wanted.
Steaks and fries, desserts, pizza, a chocolate malt.
Today, the doctor says watch your weight.
Count the cholesterol, quit the salt.

Yesterday aches and pains, I didn't have a one. I could walk and run all day;
Game upon game I could hit the ball with a paddle.
Today, I only want to sit and prop my feet.
I give it all up for a heating pad and old Ben Gay.
I take so many pills it's a wonder I don't rattle.

Yesterday I played my records; the songs made sense.
The music wasn't crude.
Today, the kids came by and asked, "What is that funny black disk?
How can you listen to that?"
It spoiled my mood.

Yesterday I believed in life in the hereafter.
I believed in heaven and hell.
Today, I believe because I walk in a room and wonder what am I here after.
My memory no longer works so well.

Yesterday I thought it was lovely when my love brought me a corsage,
jewelry, diamonds and pearls, earrings that dangle.
Today, I only want an hour long massage.
I might wear a watch, but the rest is in my box all a-tangle.

Yesterday I could party the night away.
To do the waltz, tango, cha-cha, pony and the mash was no great feat.
No wall flower me.
Today, I only long for one night of uninterrupted sleep.

Yesterday I was always busy, on the go.
I had no time for staying home and watching TV.
Today, I want only to watch my soap or maybe read a good book.
Now, if only I could see.

Yesterday I was an interesting whiz.
I was sure I knew it all.
I would plunge head first, never a concern, nary ask a why.
Today, whatever it was I knew, I can't half recall.

Yesterday I had energy abound.
No fat belly, saggy arms or flabby thigh.
Today, if I think about exercise, I'm too exhausted to try.
It's enough to make a grown woman cry.

Yesterday my hair was natural,
not a single hair of gray.
Today, out come the color and the dye.
I do it myself. My hairdresser no longer exists so she can't say.

Yesterday my friends and I were always rowdy, but, hey, we were a crowd.
Sometimes we might even cheer.
Today, our numbers dwindle. We are only 1 or 2,
But it seems when we talk, people think we’re way too loud.
Heck, it's the only way we can hear.

Yesterday I loved being the center of attention, the life of the party.
I dared to be bold.
Today, I’d rather stay home. My body's way too hot.
My feet are cold. I want my slippers and my socks.
Good Lord, I think I've gone and gotten old!