Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

On Aging

And though I sag a bit
more than a bit; and though
I sing an octave deeper, with
far less breath, obviously less
vocally fit; and though my
charming discourse is more
discourse than dazzling wit --
mostly wrong and seldom right,
having lost the greater part of
my youthful glory~ a check,
a hug, a kiss, for yet continent
and ambulatory.

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Robert Sidwell November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM Really enjoyed this one! Fun take on aging and all to relatable! Joseph P. DiMino November 7, 2025 at 4:19 AM What the heck, can't avoid it...so, best make a joke when one can. Thank you, my friend. Have a great writing day.

sara Etgen-Baker November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM aging seems to be riddled with challenges...but attitude about it all makes a difference--as you so aptly said. :-) Joseph P. DiMino November 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM Meet it head on. Can't run from it...well, not as fast and far as one used to:) What the heck. Take it in the best strides we can. We are tough.

Paula Goldsmith November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "On Aging" write. Age is just a number. I am still 25... Hahaha!!! Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away............. Joseph P. DiMino November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM Right Attitude, Paula. Go for it. Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich November 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM Haha. Even those last two are going, going almost gone. ( Seems that way sometimes for me) Andrea Dietrich November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM Bought an adjustable bed today and it broke on day 1. Good grief Joseph P. DiMino November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM What the heck -- we do our best to make light of it...but a lot of trials and tribulations. So far, nothing I and the wife can't manage. Many worse off. Blessings my friend. I hope you have loving support.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM - Aging ... it simply means keep doing whatever you want to do, whatever you feel is right for you, what you love doing, keep doing your things the way you always do, Joe :) - hugs Joseph P. DiMino November 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM Drop before you stop...I hear you. Always my philosophy.