Henry

The body has betrayed this once hale and hearty man
but he still does what he can
so what if the crows feet have become crevasses
no vanity here
he still sasses the kids and kids around with his old cronies,
	those left

And if he's now bereft of sensual pleasure,
	what does it matter
memories of younger days are still embedded
in the recesses of his brain

Eagle eyes clouded, sensations shrouded
he still revels in children's laughter, tilled dark earth
	and early buds
showing with the first spring rain

Don't feel sorry for this grey old death-dodging codger
he still does what he will
no matter if time has had its way
nothing to fear
the play's the thing, and sorrows and slings are about to exit,
 	stage left

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Skat A

Date: 1/27/2016 7:31:00 PM

Hi Richard, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Richard Milne
Date: 1/27/2016 8:08:00 PM

Thanks SKAT. Best to you, I look forward to seeing what's here and perhaps to post a few more.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/27/2016 6:23:00 PM

Richard, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Richard Milne
Date: 1/27/2016 8:04:00 PM

Linda: Thanks for the nice note. R