Tag: old age
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Poem: Old Relic, More Humor, Part 4 of Seven Secrets
Old Relic My car’s an old relic. She is two decades old. Engine whines, hard to crank, Slow to start when she’s cold. – It’s best to take your time, Allowing gears to turn, ‘Fore swinging onto road And letting rubber burn. – I, too, am old relic, Without much gas in tank. Mornings I…
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Poetry: Energy Wanes, Secret 2
Energy Wanes I love to work hard Outside, in the yard. Not able each day Not since turning gray. My energy wanes Not to mention pains Must curb exertions To less excursions. June Nash When I was young, I was a fireball of energy. I still love working hard. It makes me feel good.…
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Poem: Autumn Years
Autumn Years My back, it aches, not a bit. A lot! Drives me into fit. Get up, stretch, it does not help. Now and then, let out a yelp. – Bad fate, crippled in my prime. Though Motrin, works most the time. October trees, whose leaves fall In spring will get back them all. –…
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Poem about Imagination
Imagine – Such a wonder, to be a child Imagination running wild Lying on back upon the grass Reading cloud’s tales as floating pass – Weaving stories from what is seen Absorbed in dreams, ideas glean. Transported to a land surreal All is grand,adventurous deal. – We mature, time for dreaming dims Busy living, no…
