when I reach thirty

i'll have more grey hairs
and lines remaining
after i flash a smile
when i reach thirty.

i'll have nieces enough
to count on both hands
when i reach thirty.

i'll still be paying back
the gov't for me education
when i reach thirty.

i'll be without you,
my old friend i said
i would marry
when i reach thirty.

i'll still compare guys
to you, gaging their
comedic potential
when i reach thirty;
but i am happy
you are happy, tijuman.