I Am Elderly

My teeth are dull and dim shady yellow; My bones squeak and pop; When I walk I moan; What is it, what is this all about? Am I elderly? My vision not to far; I can see things up close; When I shallow hard; Get a lump in my throat; Everything tingles, everything hurts; Am I elderly? I’ve been to where you want to go; I’ve traveled afar yet few; I’ve done been through what you going through; So what are you gonna do.. Millennially bet Ya! Didn’t see this coming Did Ya; Well I’m known and I’m loved; I am wiser than owl; All this and I’m so….tried and tried Guess I am elderly Got some gray hairs on my head and chin; And a somewhat spotted grin Am I elderly? Can’t retire till I’m lost; Government won’t bill the cost; Mustn’t give up; I’m all I got left; So I go right to my knees; As I ask my God to forgive me; Because I want to see, Him, see His face in peace I am elderly 10/6/18 Written by James Edward Lee Sr. "For 10 Annual INTERGENERATIONAL POETRY CONTEST UNO"