Anisha Dutta Poet Rhyme

When I Am Old

WHEN I AM OLD

         When I am old, left no expectation.
        Two wings as body and mind can't cope up,
        attaining physical limitation.
        Zealous mind still young energetic sharp.

        In youth, ’When I am old’: Unthinkable.
         Arrogance dynamism rushing restless.
         Old age sure to come, inevitable,
         static seniority to access.

         Body needs support and help, when I am old.
          Now afraid of sickness seeking favor.
          Sense of self- jealousy, when youth was bold.
          and flowers of success bloomed in flavor.

         Now to seek solace to find a place worth,
         just to fit myself at least not to brood
        Cold days, colder nights, coldest mind wish warmth.
        and to respond last bell in happy mood.
                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                             
   07/28/18

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Elaine George July 30, 2018 at 3:53 AM Very deep and profound reflections in this poem, dear Anisha. Good luck in the contest. Elaine Anisha Dutta July 30, 2018 at 12:16 PM Thank you Elain for your visit n appreciation. Warm wishes.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 29, 2018 at 11:55 AM I was getting sad till your last line :) a very relatable piece Anisha, well done! My best to you in the contest, xomo! Anisha Dutta July 29, 2018 at 12:02 PM Thank you Maureen. Love