Old Age

The autumn of life comes upon sinner, saint or sage
          Holding the soul in withering body’s bondage

The birds of beauty, charm and vigor long flown
              What a profound calamity is man’s old age

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Daver Austin

Date: 8/9/2012 1:41:00 PM

A matter of opinion, Mohammad, but, lots of the time I must agree. I'm 83. Congrats on the selection. daver

Mohammad Yamin
Date: 8/10/2012 3:09:00 PM

Who knows better at 83 I am only 74 and much junior to you. Thanks for congratulating me. Regards. -Mohammad

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/6/2012 9:43:00 PM

MY, Congratulations with your featured poem of the week. Take care. *Luv* PD

Mohammad Yamin
Date: 8/10/2012 2:46:00 PM

Thanks for your felicitations P.D. I am grateful. May be it is of interest to you to know that my collection of poems titled The Rainbow of Dreams has been published in USA by Createspace of Amazon and can be procured on Internet through Amazon. The book also contains some versified translations of classical Urdu Poetry. Care to read it?

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/18/2012 6:07:00 PM

We must learn to find the joy in all stages of life. Congrad's on winning through round one. Light & Love

Mohammad Yamin
Date: 8/10/2012 1:11:00 PM

Thanks Debbie, for your very kind words. As for your observation, beleive me it is easier said than done. If there is joy in old age also I have failed to experience it. Please read the remarks of Elizabeth. May be you will be interested to know my book The Rainbow of Dreams containing my poems and some versified translations of classical Urdu Poets has been published by Createspace of Amazon, available at Amazon

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/18/2012 9:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your poem making it through round one of the PoetrySoup International Poetry Contest. I wish you the best in the finals Mohammad. Love, Carol

Mohammad Yamin
Date: 7/19/2012 4:00:00 PM

Thanks Carol for your very kind words.

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 11/27/2011 6:43:00 PM

At last! Someone who understands the trauma of "old age" Never wanted to go there but here I am. P S In your remarks to me you quoted part of a poem, was it written by you? You have a way with words and bring such sadness into your work. I find it fascinating because I'm sure it comes from life experience as do most of mine. I'm going to be reading more of you wonderful work!