An Alert Hlm
memory flickers
body withers and limbs ache
old age a villain
now that you are rather old and spent
look in the mirror, I recommend
before stepping out
lest somebody may shout
sir, please! Your pant’s buttons, attend!
precaution needed- or else you may become a real laughing stock
Placed Second
Jan.4. 2022
Charlie- Hai- Lim- Ku Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Charles Messina
Copyright © Valsa George | Year Posted 2022
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