Pleasure and Pain

    He sits on the front stoop
      watches life passing by

    Though there’s some pleasure in that
      it’s combined with much pain

    Knowing he’ll never be able
       to walk upright again
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Jones Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 6:16 PM
This is sad and someone’s reality.
Greenhough Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Take care of that body while you're young. I hope this poem isn't about you.
Wolf Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Well, I have to dash your hopes, Hilda. It sure is about me...
George Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Pleasure and pain are two sides of life. We have to pass through both. As we grow old, our faculties wane. Those who could skip and jump may not be able to stand upright in old age. In your poem, the change of life is presented in clear concise form.
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 3:42 PM
So sadly true for many of the elderly
Wolf Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Ha, ha, ha. Like me!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 11:33 AM
oh wow, yes…
Lawless Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 5:40 AM
the fate of many who have served and are now serving. A sad reminder
Wolf Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Hadn't thought of it this way, John. thanks for the insight.
Cunningham Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 11:20 PM
We take so much for granted until it's gone, your health is your wealth. Tom
Wolf Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Oh! 'Health is, indeed, wealth.' (And don't I know it!) ~ Poor Old Gershon
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