staying hip

you've resisted
for so long,
growing up. it's
been a daily
struggle of
holding back
the hands of time.
of bouncing the ball.
of keeping
fit, and in
fashion. knowing
what's in, what's
out. the music
has passed you
by at warp speed.
sushi and thai
food, sure, why
not. where
the hell is my
nehru jacket?
i-pad, i-pod,
i surrender.
it's so hard
being hip
when your hip
hurts.