Know That You Are Old

When having morning shower Becomes a dilemma: To have or not to have; Know that you are old. When morning shave Becomes a task: To do or not to do; Know that you are old. When tying shoelaces Becomes a losing battle; Know that you are old. When hair on your ears Grows faster than hair on your head; Know that you are old. When your nose becomes More prominent than your face; Know that you are old. When your circle of friends Shrinks from fifty to five; Know that you are old. When your wife stops Prying on your phone; Know that you are old. When visits to toilet Become frequent at night; Know that you are old. When a good night’s sleep Becomes a rare commodity Know that you are old; When you see a thing of beauty And don’t miss a heart-beat; Know that you are old. When a look in the mirror Spoils your day; Know that you are old. When you keep denying That You are old; Know that you are old. ——Shahid H. Khan