Chetta Achara Poet Free verse

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The Sound of Old Age

Her TV set is always on 
but only for the noise,
she craves the sound of human voice
so she doesn’t feel alone. 

Imaginary friends never let her down,
unlike the real ones that never come around.

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Andrea Dietrich February 14, 2026 at 10:41 PM Wow. Powerful little poem. Congratulations

sara Etgen-Baker February 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM wow! so poignant. well done

Paula Goldsmith February 5, 2026 at 8:51 AM I love this true/powerful write with a great picture. What a great/true line, "Imaginary friends never let her down." True and very sad for older people. "Good Luck" Have a creative day writing away............... Chetta Achara February 5, 2026 at 9:55 AM Sadly, this is true. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.

Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2026 at 1:08 PM Wow, the last two lines. A child and old person have this in common. Just like when people seemingly talked to themselves..,were they from the future…who knows. Kim Rodrigues February 8, 2026 at 1:04 PM Our perspective sure does change! Chetta Achara February 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM Now that I’m in my old age I find quiet disturbing.