Age Defining

Crackle, snap, pop!
Now common sounds of waking up.
Thankful for a new day start,
while dealing with old body parts.

Oh by gone days, what use to be,
all these years, took it's toll on me.
But in my mind I think I'm fine,
those youthful days left far behind.

Todays endeavor, just do my best,
perhaps I need a little rest.
With age and wisdom come other things,
it's praises, no doubt, I will not sing.

A little creak here, a little leak there,
and now I find, I cannot hear.
The golden years, oh glory be,
can't wait to see, the future me!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Dillenbeck Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 6:52 AM
I did indeed enjoy this visit. And, responses suggest interest in an Old Poet's Club, to explore relationships our Wise Elders failed to mention.
Borke Avatar
July 18, 2017 at 8:53 PM
I came back for some more. But where are your joyful poems, from when you had your wife? You're showing too much talent to have just begun to write poems.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 5:41 PM
Right?! Heading for the unknown! Nice one!
Hughes Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 7:25 PM
Thanks Kim! Can't wait, Or?
Allison Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 5:16 PM
ha ha ha yes gone are the days of the rice Krispies in the bowl ... I hear these sounds without opening the cupboard lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Hughes Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 7:24 PM
Thanks Jan! Misery loves company.
Schwartz Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 4:28 PM
Very nice write , we all feel the same :)
Hughes Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 4:36 PM
Thanks Glen, my condolences to you!
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