I Become Old

When I shun people easily at will When relatives and friends get alienated When finding time for others is no priority When dropping schedules no longer matter When not keeping standards don’t mean a thing When attention span has lost its stretch When listening to others is no longer wholesome When others views and opinions Good or bad go for a toss When thoughts about siblings and their company feels good When loneliness gives peace When being oneself brings happiness When self becomes significant When expecting attention becomes an expression of right When hobbies become priorities When compliments bring in joy and are often sought When being served food feels special When being given a lift feels great When being given importance assures a lot When what others think is right has to be accepted When silence is a easy option When what others say is becomes the right thing, When others presume what is uttered by self is outdated I guess it happens to everyone, everywhere Be it in the past, in the present or future too Aging is a common phenomenon Others see the physical change The mind actually doesn’t feel so Attitude and personality hang in forever Yet the impairment is undeniable Sometimes short tempered; Many times touchy and meek Often bypassing the falling respect and regard I guess that is what is ‘getting old all about’ And everyone reaches that point Sooner or later, but for sure”