This state
This state!
It’s different from before.
Like my life has gone through some weird, internal war!
Age making body say no, no-way!
Mind raring to go on and play.
This state.
Age has caught me up.
Body before seemed never to give up.
Now something fixes and then something else breaks!
Seems to be the state of living in this state.
This state.
Accepting that I can’t fall out the tree.
A graze, bruise cut or tear takes so much longer to heal.
Caution where dare used to be!
This state.
Years pile up like heavy sacks on my back.
Can’t eat, can’t drink anything that I used to down without any slack.
Teeth want to fall out of my head!
Hair starts growing in my nose, losing its way from growing on my head!
This state!
A warm fire and a comfy chair.
Appreciating where before I never seemed to care.
Enjoying simple things like a cup of tea.
Just confirms that I’m older than I thought I’d ever be!
Copyright © A Yorkshire Poet | Year Posted 2024
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