I can't see for the life of me,
What's the use in getting old.
I need reading glasses when I read and write,
And my bones hurt with the cold.
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Oh very good Juan, and I can definitely relate to this. We can be sure that things will improve when life has fled!
Ah good one pardner, I understand man. Perhaps, just perhaps, the use of gettin' old is to reach the point -because of all the lacks and loses- one can learn to take life as she comes at us, good n bad n ugly, no matter which horse she rides, cause we done been-there, done-that, etc... plus, maybe just ta help the kids n grand kids learn how to ride that rough ole bronc of living, and help em get back in the saddle a bit easier when they get throwed off. Great writing -as always- pal. Peace.
ha ha we are suffering from the same symptoms. I see no real cause for all this change. Lets just be young and happy. a good read
ha ha we are suffering from the same symptoms. I see no real cause for all this change. Lets just be young and happy. a good read
self-pity is the best form of humor and this excellent work is replete with it.
Getting old ain't for sissies and the meds don't help. Great poem. I relate.