Shuffling Slowly
The snow turned into freezing rain
So walking wasn’t easy.
We shuffled slowly; fear of falling
Made me slightly queasy.
As younger folk went traipsing by
I realized, on reflection,
That once-upon-a-time my body
Needed no protection.
Yet, though in shape, I worry now
For aging bones may shatter
So caution reigns supreme as mind’s
Triumphant over matter.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2019
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