It’s the wrong way round

[Biggus]

Plastic surgeons think themselves Gods
As they try to turn back the clock
I think plastic surgery is nonsense
Trying to hold back the ravages of time
By nipping and tucking
And implanting and enhancing
It is an exercise in futility
People who have face lifts
Don’t look younger
Just permanently surprised
The medical profession
By trying to preserve aging flesh
Is approaching the problem
From the wrong direction
Would it not be better?
To transplant the brain
Of a mature man or woman
Into the body of a vacuous teenager
Then you could have fabulous sex
Followed by great conversation

[Delta40]

lol. well, i have to say up until the last few lines, I was impressed by your outlook. but now? well, I'm not so sure....!

[dafydd manton]

I recently found a picutre of me when I was 30 years younger. I think I prefer the current me. However, the idea in the last two lines is appealing! Great bit of wit.

[Delta40]

what? typical. I suppose us old gals can still clean the toilet for you or something though. what a consolation!

[Biggus]

But we love your minds Delta.

Thank you both Paul

[Hawkman]

This one made me smile :D I'm with Dafydd though, there is much more character in my face now than when I was yonger, I just wish I had fewer aches and pains...

Best, H

[MGK]

a very amusing touch at the end. why is it always that young people long to be old, and the old want to be young? youth is wasted on the youthful :D the last two lines are brilliant! i love how the poem has a very powerful message yet very sober language, fabulous.

[Biggus]

Thanks Hawkman

[Biggus]

Thanks MGK

[dafydd manton]

a very amusing touch at the end. why is it always that young people long to be old, and the old want to be young? youth is wasted on the youthful :D the last two lines are brilliant! i love how the poem has a very powerful message yet very sober language, fabulous.

Ah, but remember, young fellermelad, we oldies have the wisdom to know which is best! All we require is our minds......but your bodies!!

[Biggus]

Well put
Thank you

[Bar22do]

Your last two lines make one think the thing all over again! well done!
Bar