John Lawless Poet Free verse

I promised them I'd be there

I will never give up
Waste not a moment

There are things
That only I will tell them

I cannot stand by
Satisfied, though frightened
By the “comfort” of old age

I will teach them
The game has rules
Be it Candy Land
Or Monopoly

I shall sing
Old songs
Loudly
Cagily teach them
To chant
In a controlled
Joyousness

I shall thank them
For allowing me
To grow old
Without growing up

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Hilda Greenhough September 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM I like this. Well wishers do no good by reminding us of our age. John Lawless September 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM Hilda, it is mostly my knees and back that remind me of my age

Gershon Wolf September 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM Amen, brother. I mean 'baby brother.' ~ Peter Pan

Deb M September 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM Aww John that is truly lovely and heart touching! A special poem….Debx