Too Silly For Words

I wanted to age graciously, Serene, ladylike and wise, But I get confused and muddled And I've come to realise Things happen to me, That takes me by surprise Everything unravels before My fading eyes. I cannot enter a room, Without tripping at the door With a feeling of doom I lay spread eagle on the floor. Everyone stops talking And stares at me I wish they would stop gawking At the blood oozing from my knee. Then someone stirred And tried to drag me to my feet I did not utter a word As I scrambled toward a seat. Serenity and calm Vanished into thin air As for wisdom and charm It was lost, beyond repair. Someone applied some cream And placed a bandage on my knee I felt like it was all a dream How unladylike can a person be, With shaking hands, I tried To drink the welcome cup of tea Then I dropped the cup It spilled all over a Bonsai tree I was not at home, I was at my best friend's house I went alone There were several more visitors Including my friend's spouse My friend was devoted To her Bonsai trees She stunted their growth To a size that pleased. She entered them in contests And very often won, I had ruined her chances With the damage, I had done. I was feeling depleted Hot and sweaty too I was utterly defeated And wish I could start anew I know this won't happen I've tried many times before Because I fell into some bracken As I waved goodbye at their front door.