Aging

"Aging is a shadow that walks with us. It blotches the portrait.”
	         -Thompson Emate

As we go on each day's sojourn, 
Held in hand by time, 
Sailing through seasons and clime, 
We're eroded like a weathered rock.

Each door we open to the morning light,
Each door we close to the evening shadow
We stealthy fall apart like a shrivelled meadow, 
Our souls someday take flight. 

Time changes our portrait, 
Sombre colours infiltrate, 
We're brought down the gallery's wall, 
Taken away from its lighted hall. 

We reflect and go down yesterday's lane, 
Pondering on our sojourn through the rain, 
We're changed by the elements of nature, 
Taken to the beyond in our feeble stature. 


August 23, 2023.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Merryman Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 5:29 PM
So true, Thompson! Day by day life takes its toll on us and our portrait definitely changes. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Emate Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Thank you, Kim. It's an honour.
Narain Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 11:18 AM
Beautiful poem. Aging takes it toll.
Emate Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 12:53 PM
Yes, it sure does. Thank you, Jay for stopping by.
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