Signs of Old Age

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    Signs of Old Age

     Fitted for my first pair of bifocals
    they make me see blurry
    I was told give it some time
    you'll adjust, don't worry
    I sigh as I carry groceries
    up our thirteen stairs
    The grays are taken over
    and I refuse to pull out hairs
    The veins in my hands
    I never saw before
    Skin always feels dry
    and my back often feels sore
    I must write things down
    or else I may forget
    I remember too much fluff
    and I often feel regret
    In some ways it was easier
    being young and full of steam
    but now I sit with my feet up
    sip my coffee and dream...

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    MarionYost commented on Signs of Old Age

    02-21-2010

    This is awesome! PLEASE turn on the rating for such poems, I love it. Great flow, Humorous, This is great! All the best -Marion-
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    saskiab1971 commented on Signs of Old Age

    02-20-2010

    very clever. I really enjoyed this poem. very clever and very true!!!! hahahahah arg im 38
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    earthly

    02/20/2010

    TY-I've recently been through some trauma: so I have had somewhat of a 'mindblock'-this new game (new to me) really helped me think out of the boxes I have been in...Earthly

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

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