Sunlite Wanter Poet Rhyme

Subtle Changes

Subtle Changes

Ever notice the subtle changes,
A liver spot, a dry patch, 
A sneeze with a new resonance;
A sentence with a throat catch.

I think it began at fifty two,
When a foot gave out to pain,
The doctor said “arthritis,” dear,
And bone thinning began to gain;

Then the chestnut hair waxed dull,
A year or two after that;
And glasses weren’t worn for style,
But to counteract “what’s that?”

Little things, always the little things,
Creepy crawly subtle things,
‘Til years pile up with shakiness,
And our worlds are one of quakiness.

Then for once, for once, you understand,
The peace of resting, being still,
And that’s when He speaks His loudest;
“I am here, not subtle, but real.

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Pat Adams July 4, 2018 at 5:32 PM In an old movie "The End", Burt Reynolds asked an old man what it was like to be old. He said, "It hurts and it's embarrassing!....loved this one!....80)

Caren Krutsinger July 1, 2018 at 7:24 AM Little things, always the little things, Creepy crawly subtle things, ‘Til years pile up with shakiness, And our worlds are one of quakiness. That verse was so much fun to read, it has a cadence that calls it to be sung. Nice!

Robert L. Hinshaw June 30, 2018 at 6:50 PM A very witty write, Sunlite, describing the woes of advancing in age! How well I know the drill! Many thx for your kind comment re the Catfish verse. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob

Harry Horsman June 21, 2018 at 6:08 AM Oh how i relate to all of what you write,,sharing one's pain does not help..but the poetry you create sure does.. Sunlite Wanter June 22, 2018 at 6:23 PM I appreciate that! I guess my misery needs the company of those poets who know about it.

Silent One June 21, 2018 at 5:29 AM I think we do not really realise until something goes wrong... Resting is important... you expressed this very well.. Sunlite Wanter June 22, 2018 at 6:22 PM You are so right. Thank you for reading and commenting.