At the Age of Ninety

At the age of ninety
Time is scarce,
But memories plenty! 
Beneath the wizened face,
The mind reflects, 
On the many defects, 
Of the journeys past,
Moments that did not last,
Memories that are distant,
Of voices that now are silent, 
The childhood that was,
That knew no laws,
Youth that had no fear,
That rebelled it’s peer,
And in the process lost,
All that was dear,
Moments that cannot 
Be restored,
Stories that cannot  
be retold,
Now In silence 
and ignored,
By the offsprings
She adored...

Not land, not gold!
No! not even a treasure trove!
All She wants Is a hand to hold
A few king words of love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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