I WAS ONCE LIKE YOU

Just because My body is frail My hair is thin and grey My eyes don’t see very well I can’t hear some words you say My skin is wrinkled My body aches My memory is vague My hands now shake My teeth are few I need support to walk Confused at times So, to myself I talk You see me as an empty shell Forget I was once like you Independent, strong and able With hopes and dreams to pursue I loved and was loved Knew the joy of family Had highs and lows along the way On this remarkable journey Did things that I shouldn’t Felt wild and free Had many a secret Many a story….. I laughed a lot Was confident and bold Independent and knowing Before I grew old… My life was full I was whole Before the years took their toll So when you next look at me Don’t dismiss and look straight through Remember I have lived a life And I was once like you....