Charles Messina Poet Verse

My Soul You Lift

Today, I awake to see the sun 
Not the case...for everyone 
Grateful I am, to turn another page 
To live another day...to age 

Aches and pains grow more severe 
Each day, each week...every year 
My hair, turn gray...little there be 
The strongest lens...I need to see
 
My ears are quiet, need hearing aide 
Growing old, ya know...senses fade 
Wrinkled hands, shriveled skin 
Broken heart...deep within
 
'Cause I've grown old, a long lived life 
Had some kids...had a wife 
Watched my children grow each day 
Until they wed, and gone their way
 
Many friends have met their fate
Why am I, to go...so late 
I've done some good, I've done some wrong 
I'll do some more...ere, I say...so long
 
To all my friends, I love you...much 
I felt your love, I felt your touch 
Thank you, friends...your precious gift 
Your love you've given, my soul...a lift 


A Contest on Aging Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Emile Pinet 
6-6-2019

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Besma Riabi Dziri June 12, 2019 at 5:19 PM Wow! What a beauty! What a depth! I do feel the genuineness of your words.. A work of art.. life.. heart.. Aging in Beauty! reveling in blessings.. the last stanza is the epitome of beauty! The gift of Love every soul aspire to! A great write.. in my fave list. My deepest regards and blessings.

Jeanne Mcgee June 7, 2019 at 3:11 PM Wonderful wit on aging. This is a winner no matter what. Jeanne

Jennifer Proxenos June 7, 2019 at 2:16 PM Oh what a wonderful poem, full of love and light - I foresee a definite a win - the breeze has whispered so! All the best Charlie! Warm wishes, Jennifer.

Jack Horne June 6, 2019 at 3:08 PM a sure win here - lovely Charles Messina June 6, 2019 at 10:14 PM Thank you, Jack

Anne-Lise Andresen June 6, 2019 at 12:48 PM - Beautiful ... but also sad ... I just posted one for this contest ... but chose a positive side and not about myself (I rarely write about myself) - But I know myself in your words, Charlie - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Charles Messina June 6, 2019 at 10:17 PM Hi Anna-Lise. thank you so much. However, this is not about me, yet (lol). Off to check out yours :) hugs // Charlie :)