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What Lies Ahead

Ageing sometimes overwhelms me

If l let my mind wander

The thought of life coming to an end

Negative thoughts l begin to ponder


In the dark of night these thoughts visit

Without warning or invitation

Thoughts of leaving or losing loved ones

Fills my mind and heart with dreadful anticipation


I know this is part of the ageing process

Familiar thoughts in that latter stage of life

A time of  lifes true reflection

When thoughts of yesteryear runs rife



When these thoughts decide to visit

Distraction is the key

So , up l get with iPad in hand

To make a comforting cup of tea

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/22/2024 2:48:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. We never know what is coming. I wish I did. Many say, they do not want to know. I always wanted to be 21. I stayed 21 for many years, then turned 22 for many years, then turned 23 for many years. I am now 24. Hahaha!!! What a great age even if it is a lie. Hooray!!! Age is just a number. Be young/do Not worry about tomorrow. I will take a cup of tea then read or write something... Have a great/blessed day writing away...............

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/22/2024 5:09:00 AM

Dear Deb, What a great poem that asks the same questions that we all ask. The anxiety that it brings on whether we are worried about ourselves or someone close to us. Wonderful!! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 10/22/2024 12:47:00 PM

Thankyou Daniel….appreciate your kind thoughts! Debx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/22/2024 1:42:00 AM

and I did love this poem, and you whats funny, as I browse poems here, your titles draw me in, that's a compliment by the way!

Deb M
Date: 10/22/2024 12:29:00 PM

Oh thanks Arthur….thats nice to know the titles draw you in….l just hope the poems live up to the titles!! Debx

Paul Willason

Date: 10/21/2024 9:57:00 PM

Familiar territory my dear Deb, could even add a few lines to this creative piece. But you see...such thoughts have been transformed into something beautiful and absorbing, giving insigjt into the experience of being alive. May you continue to work such magic. Cheers my friend.

Deb M
Date: 10/22/2024 12:32:00 PM

“Work such magic “ what a lovely thing to say Paul…Cheers right back at ya hehe…..Debx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/21/2024 11:15:00 AM

Very true for many of us, Deb. Such a lovely poem, albeit somber poem. Thanks for the peek into your heart. You'll find many of us reflect on these thoughts. The ending is what I need to take to heart. Blessings

Deb M
Date: 10/22/2024 12:28:00 PM

Thankyou Eileen l love that “a peek into your heart” ….its so sweet!! I hope you are doing ok today…stay safe mY friend! Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 10/20/2024 3:55:00 PM

I guess it’s the human condition, that with awareness of our mortality we will contemplate it, possibly with increasing frequency as we age. We should all be grateful to those who live to extreme old age (ie well over 100) as, even as we spot another wrinkle, another grey (yikes - White!) hair… we can still look ahead in hope of many more years. We can never know… but we can hope. Nice write, Deb.

Deb M
Date: 10/22/2024 12:21:00 PM

Yes we can Terry….some don’t even get a chance at a full life which is unfair! Even though we start falling apart hehe will can enjoy ourselves!! Thanks buddy….Debx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/20/2024 1:33:00 AM

Not sure I get this, I mean come on your a kid! You know the house I live in, some say is haunted, and I laugh, impossible, I have been here for 650 years and never saw a ghost yet! ( hope I made you laugh)

Deb M
Date: 10/21/2024 11:18:00 AM

I'm a kid at heart Arthur and yes it made me laugh!! Haha.... thanks my friend ....Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/19/2024 1:08:00 PM

It's the great unknown Deb, we all look at our clocks to see is it nearly midnight. Yikes You're right though, distraction is the key and enjoy life while you've got your health. Tom

Deb M
Date: 10/21/2024 11:27:00 AM

I know Tom....my thoughts don't go there often but lm still a younger at 62 haha!! But when it does go there it overwhelms me...not uncommon thoughts l know with senior folk!! Thanks....Debx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/19/2024 12:54:00 PM

Well done, Deb, although I think a nice shot of tequila might work better! (One of my youthful indulgences…)

Deb M
Date: 10/21/2024 11:21:00 AM

Hehe and why not Ilene!!...thanks....Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 10/19/2024 12:24:00 PM

Dear Debx, what an honest and sincere poem this is, i felt this one so deeply! Especially “ Thoughts of leaving or losing loved ones Fills my mind and heart with dreadful anticipation” i guess it is part of seeing loved ones age too and more that makes me feel this way. You really always speak for me and yes distraction is the key and way: i hope you are doing well! Sending you light always!

Deb M
Date: 10/21/2024 11:25:00 AM

Hi sweet Ink....yes when you are younger you don't think about that for yourself but when you age and are in the senior years....my oh my!! You lovely girl are always so kind....and are definitely the sweetheart of Poetry Soup l do believe!! Debx