A Bit Of A Ham

The time has come to bare my soul
It's certainly long overdue
The greatest passion in my life has been
To get laughs and more than a few

A standup comedian I'd sure like to be
If I had to do it over again
Performing on stage in front of a throng
Earning great fortune and fame

Something inside's been trying to get out
This unfulfilled passion of mine
A bit of a ham, feeling obliged to admit
Applause is totally sublime

Realistically I believe the boat has sailed
Circumstances forbade me my dream
A family came along for which to provide
But I never lost my passion it seems

Can you imagine a eighty year old comedian
Doing standup on a New York stage
Not likely but I know I could still wow 'em
The thing that's against me is age