Old Age

My mind is alive
      and turning,
but my bones
are frozen
   still.

Resting so peacefully
here in bed
can't move,
so relaxed.

Time to arise
things to do,
places to go,
but my bones
are frozen
    still.

Dreams keep coming,
oh so quite,
descending into
another world,

my mind is alive,
      and turning,
but my bones,
are frozen,
     still.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Jordan Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 6:15 AM
James I reckon we all reach that point in life - some younger than others - God bless
Strand Avatar
August 24, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Great insight James.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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