You’re So Vain - Alan Fisher

[Larry Robinson]

You’re So Vain

You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain,
I'll bet you think this song is about you
Don't you?
Don’t you? 
                - Carly Simon
 
 
Advancing age, retirement brings space
Space to think, dream and consider
Look in the mirror, fool, I say
What do you see? What do others see?
 
Advancing age brings more visits to healers
Healers of many kinds and natures
These days dentist and internist I visit
They examine, prod me; pull teeth
 
Tooth removed; temporary plate required
Plate gags me: I ask how long
Healer: you’ll get used to it
Asks am I concerned about my smile?
 
Sudden bulge on my elbow
Is a tennis ball hiding there?
Healer says wear a long-sleeved shirt
Asks are you going to the beach?
 
My dusty brain is confused
Do I seem so vain?
I ask to be cured not offered 
Men’s wear guidance

	- Alan Fisher

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