The catch up

It was only when
youth had caught up
with old age
puffed and exhausted
that old age replied.
I’ve been waiting.

Reviews

[RomaJ]

My god, Andrew--this is horrifying! haha. You know, I actually had a terrible dream once in my twenties where I met my elderly self. I woke up in a nursing home, looked in the mirror, and saw an old hag staring back at me--I couldn’t stop touching my face in complete horror lol. Then these young people came around, who I suppose were my future children, and because they thought I was senile, I just went along with it and accepted my “old person life.” When I finally woke up, I jumped out of bed completely stunned. It really shook me--but your poem brought that memory right back. A chilling and clever piece, Andrew!

[andrew mitchell]

Sorry Roma for a late reply. Many thanks, much appreciated.

[RomaJ]

no worries, my friend. God bless you.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Hey Andrew, how are you? I like how you decided to go with the reply of old age, being "I've been waiting." I was expecting it to be "what took you so long", but we all know it really doesn't take long at all!

[andrew mitchell]

Hi Kelly, it’s almost like it’s just down the street or around the corner, it’s that close and if you own a dog, it’s so short. Thank you Kelly.