Lucky

Lucky

We are the lucky ones

We've really had it all.

We haven't had to fight a war

Our problems were so small.

We lived the golden era

Which won't be seen again

.

We had the swinging sixties

And much much more besides.

And now we're off on that world trip

A gap year in our dotage.

We had no unemployment

Our pensions were gold plated.

Our appetites were so so strong

And almost always sated.

So let's give thanks for all our luck

And let us pay the price.

Our kids missed out on all our luck

They'll draw the dole

 And stay at home

And watch that big TV

It's no good for them or for us

But do we have a choice.

And when we're in that nursing home

And have to be looked after.

Who can blame them in their turn

If they don't give a damn.