Aging

This later time in life
I presume nothing;
no longer await with
joyful anticipation nor
fear – a year’s end
seems further out of 
reach, focused more
on the moment I can
whittle away.  Better
somehow live the present
regardless...reface what 
I can – for death has no 
future; love~ dimming
as memory.

ageanxietydepressionfaithinspirationalfree verse

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Gershon Wolf

November 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Oy. I feel every line of this, Joe. The days dwindle and the window narrows. Yet life goes on.

Joseph P. DiMino

November 2, 2025 at 4:26 AM

I know...a drag isn't it. I think it is more difficult for those truly embraced life. Only had one speed, Full Forward. We hang in there my friend. What the heck.

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM

- What matters to most people is how long you can manage on your own, with good health, Joe :) - A great poem :) - hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM

True :)

Joseph P. DiMino

November 2, 2025 at 4:29 AM

Yes, independence is important. But if two independents can keep each other company, better for that I think. What do I know? Being alone is not healthy.

Paula Goldsmith

November 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM

I enjoyed reading this write about "Aging." Many years ago a dear friend said, "honey the golden years are not so golden." She had health and money but did Not like getting old. Guess if we live, we get old. Still only 25. Hahahha!!! Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............

Joseph P. DiMino

November 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM

Stay twenty-five! Or as Jack Benny, no older than 39. Good attitude. Blessings my friend.

Joseph P. DiMino

November 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM

Fight to hold onto your mind. Learn a foreign language. Learn a musical instrument if the body allows. Listen to different composers. Write stories, poetry. Meditate. Pray. Allow Divine Light to enter your form, heal your mind and body. We can be consciously aware of presence and the process. Work positively with spirit, for self and others. Mankind needs to unite as one entity in a purified, reclaimed body of Dominion Love.

Joe Maverick

October 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM

Thats it Joe Dimino..Turn up the Volume while we can..The better Way to go.'

Joseph P. DiMino

November 1, 2025 at 2:20 AM

Yep, old age is not easy for many. Family can help, but sometimes there are none -- good to volunteer when possible. Wife and I are blessed to still have one another. Thank you, Joe.

Valsa George

October 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM

Let us embrace what comes. At this age we don't have much reason for hopeful anticipation nor any reason to fear. Though memory may dim, if we can sustain love from dimming, our life is worthwhile. Great penning, dear Joe.

Joseph P. DiMino

November 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM

Hi Valsa; it can be an insurmountable struggle for some. Indeed, hold onto love, even at the sacrifice of other senses. Love is the only think of value we can take with us when leaving this earth. Blessings my friend. Have a wonderful weekend.

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