When Did I Grow Old
When did I grow old
Did it happen overnight
Was l young when l went to bed
Became old at the stroke of midnight
When did the lines on my face appear
My face and body start to droop
Sleep become a confusion
My favourite meal become sandwiches and soup
When did aches and pains take over my being
Turn into my main topic of conversation
My memory and ears start to fail me
Hindering my communication
When did I lose spontaneity
Start to worry more about the danger
When did I wake up
With a stranger ……
Copyright © Deb M | Year Posted 2023
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