I don't want to get old.

I don't want to age

and seep into an 

unrecognizable memory,

hair thin and blood

like syrup.

Or names to vanish

into a void

swirling in some

unnamed galaxy

or a forceful voice 

turned to whisper,

legs unsteady

and rife with weakness.

Someone renew my 

contract with fairness.

I've grown grumpy

and frightened.

And my body

once strong,

once beautiful,

has forgotten

and disowned me.

Reviews

[Marie Kinnett]

Really true, :)
Sometimes I wish I could be younger so I don't have to grow up just yet

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've often wished that when we'd reach a certain age, instead of getting older, we would get younger, giving ourselves the opportunity to relive certain moments once again, if only briefly. Unfortunately, death would still be awaiting us. But all we can do is live each day as it comes, with vim and verve...and poetry!

Wishing you the happiest of New Year's, my friend! xo

[Relic]

Hey Kelly! Thanks so much, same to you. :)

[Buddhistboy73]

A frank and honest portrayal of the ageing process......I like the way you engage the reader here...just plain honesty, yet with that poetic viewpoint....

These were my favourite lines:

Someone renew my
contract with fairness.


BB73

[Relic]

Thanks so much, Budd. :)

[John the Baptist]

Exercise, eat healthily and think nice thoughts, R. That's the best we all can do.

[Relic]

Agreed. Thanks John.