Mirror Image - Octogenarian Plus

MIRROR IMAGE – Octogenarian plus Now Here he comes Master of the mansion – complete with wrinkles, gas, cataracts, arthritis – His mental package stuck in 30s fashion The first chore was getting out of bed Getting straight Then into his head That dreams have been scorched by light of day Talking to himself – this type insanity impending – With quiet, projective things to say - like about normal toiletry and medication all protectively arranged – Done! Then what? What indeed when highlight of the day is Going to market Slowly driving his car Remembering where in hell he parked it Cats, birds, squirrels his friends - uncomplicated you see – have become so dear, like family During his daily nap Whiskers snuggles under his arm With Tabby and Sweet Puss on his lap Ummmmmmmm? Well? There’s lots more to tell about his day But Oh, hell! Forgot what I was going to tell! By the way What IS today?