Aging Braincells

Aging braincells get rewired
And one way I surely know it
Is that I am always tired 
And my face and body show it.

Even after hours of sleeping,
If I sit to read a book,
Sometimes drowsiness comes creeping
And it grabs me with a hook.

Or, if slightly after eating, 
I relax and watch TV,
I’ll doze off before completing
“Law and Order: SUV.”*

Seems within that tangled webbing
Of our brains, the gears are clicking;
Thus our energy, now ebbing,
Lets us know the clock is ticking.

*It’s really “Law and Order SVU,” but
SUV is how my husband & I refer to it.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 5/7/2024 10:22:00 AM
Very similar to what I was experiencing some months ago. After a few blood tests my doctor gave his prognosis: I was anemic. Made sense s I was always tired and taking naps all the time. The problem was a simple fix: infusions of ferrous sulfate, once a week for four weeks. It worked! Got my strength back within a week and my animea reduced to lower number. / Maurice
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Date: 5/5/2024 9:21:00 AM
Well, Ilene, it appears that we are all in good company re this state of affairs. And BTB, I watch that show, too, from time to time.
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Date: 5/3/2024 9:24:00 PM
Oh dear... this resonates with me. I know the feeling. Loved the SUV bit. How cute
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Date: 5/3/2024 3:43:00 PM
I hear you loud and clear Ilene! Felt you were writing about me Haha! Great poem!Debx
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Date: 5/3/2024 3:30:00 PM
I just woke up from a second nap and thought I'd read your poem. Yep. It may be brain cells. Thank you for this poem.
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Date: 5/3/2024 3:01:00 PM
your brain is in fine fettle with your amazing poetry Ilene - its just taking a little break at times! hugs jan xx
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