Years Swiftly Flew By

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Created by Connie Marcum Wong, consisting of at least four three-line stanzas. Each line has no set meter or syllable count. The last word in each stanza rhymes with the following stanza, then you need to change your rhyming word again in the third stanza and so on.

The last ten years swiftly flew by; everyone seems so much older, I barely recognize faces. And over time, I've realized; loyalties and friendships form on a temporary basis. Old age, indeed, levies a toll; my health deteriorated, and I sometimes feel all alone. I have trouble falling asleep; for my back is in constant pain, and what's causing it is unknown. I'm bald; there is no hair to comb, and dentures have replaced my teeth; my legs ache, and I use a cane. I've found no upside to aging; technology screws with my mind, and it does no good to complain.

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/17/2022 11:04:00 PM

Oh Emile, I am so sorry to hear you are ill. You are in my prayers for healing. Soup mail. I totally identify with your poem except for the false teeth. My kids think I am still the young Mom who gets it all done, but I sure have slowed down. I feel so honored every time I see you have written a poem in one of my poetry forms. A very sweet Easter surprise. Thank you my friend. I must fave this one. Easter Blessings, love Connie

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/20/2022 9:36:00 AM

Thanks, Connie, take care of yourself and get well soon my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/12/2022 10:26:00 AM

Wow, a bio, Emile. I think a lot of us feel the same way. We are getting older; our children think we are invincible. They fell to see the age and weakness, they still see the young person that grew up with them with love, like we do with our beloved mates. Wonderful poem my friend. Blessings to you and your inspiration

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/12/2022 11:17:00 AM

Thanks, Eve, I just found out I have covid today, so I won't be too active here for a while, I feel like death warmed over, my friend, Emile.