alte cockas

the kiddies don't rate
next to the alte cockas
the old guys
their fathers' ages or more

just tonight
on tv
musical, songs, singers

the kids just don't have it
not the skill
not the stamina
not the training

and worse
not the understanding
that it takes more than raw talent

I wouldn't say
that these
alte cockas
were born with more
raw talent

possibly not
decades later
can neither compare
nor prove

but these
old timers
old fogies
alte cockas

sure sing better
put on a stronger show
more staying power

certainly prove
that age
is not something
to hide

growing old means
growing better
getting better

after years
of investing in our talents
honing skills

payoff time
enjoy!