Body Letting Me Down

Body letting me down of late Knees, back, hips crying for relief Holding onto a park bench for support Voices approached, a group of young folk Once I was as you are today, my thoughts I stood before them, standing proud Smiles all around, no sound, no movement My body creaked, looking for support A hand reached out; do I reach out? A hand touched my shoulder, my pain subsided Tears rolled down my cheek at this interaction The group stood in silence, waiting for what Would you care to join us on our walk? My name was asked, I replied with pride Eyes met eyes, I have met you before, feelings We strolled the coastline, silence prevailed A hand reached and held my hand No pain worries as we strolled on A voice broke the silence This is the end of the path, spoken quietly Sit awhile and think things through Another bench, providing comfort and views Deep breaths taken, is this all true? Turned to thank the group of young folk No one there, I shook my head in disbelief I stood to walk away, pain once there was now gone I now realised I was laying on the ground My eyes looked into eyes seen before A hand reached out offering help A grip so strong helped me to my feet Then I realised I was standing on my own I walked away shaking my head Pain no more, a happening performed.