Memories and Old Age


I was sitting around the fire pit the other night telling some exaggerated tale about something or another when I completely lost my train of thought. For the life of me, I just couldn’t remember what I was talking about. So, I looked up at the sky and proclaimed that that was the brightest moon I’d seen in a while. For someone who proclaims to be a writer, I can’t tell you how frightening that was. My mind started racing with the fear that I was in the early stages of some worst-case scenario. So, I turned to my trusted companion who knows all and sees all…Google. Turns out, a slow decline in cognitive behavior is expected as we grow older. In some cases, adding a simple exercise routine can stimulate the release of chemicals to promote an increase in cognitive behavior. Though my wife will say I’m making this one up, it’s true, a healthy sex life will help. Hey, maybe they will write you a prescription for sex.

Lost in the darkness
my mind racing to find home
can’t see through the tears
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 2/4/2024 11:52:00 AM
Your poem offers a candid exploration of the complexities of memory loss and aging, blending humour, vulnerability, and introspection in a poignant and relatable narrative. It invites readers to contemplate the fragility of the human mind and the resilience required to navigate the challenges of cognitive health with grace and humour.
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/5/2024 7:52:00 PM
Thanks Silent One. Your words always have such great wisdom
Date: 2/3/2024 9:29:00 PM
Nice Haibun, Jerry. You read right, my friend. All of your options will help unless it is the real thing. A major mental disorder. Blessings my friend. Bill
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/5/2024 7:51:00 PM
Thanks Bill
Date: 2/3/2024 7:12:00 PM
I knew sex with your spouse had to be good for something. lol. Interesting angle there, Jerry...
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/5/2024 7:51:00 PM
Worth a try.
Date: 2/3/2024 2:39:00 PM
Oh Jerry - hold fast and stay strong dear poet - your writing will keep your mind agile and self-awareness is the best antidote. It can happen and does happen to all of... ooh that's a lovely squirrel ;)
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/5/2024 7:49:00 PM
Thanks, Sam for the encouragement.
Date: 2/3/2024 2:19:00 PM
Been there and done that Jerry and its scary and I'm only 61!!haha….looks like its staying that way too….more sex not likely!! Twice a year…No way Hehe…..Debx
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/5/2024 7:48:00 PM
My wife asked me what's new, she says I've been forgetting things for years.
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