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Monday 8 September, 2008
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Poem -- Growing old

The Twilight years .

 
They say that these are the golden years

Why  I am not so sure

Bcos With my new aches and pains

Its certainly no pleasure .


Walking,  talking ,  are not easy 

Even if they are Who is there to talk to ?

Where do I walk to ?

No salt ,nosugar ,no taste no apetitite

What can I eat ? How do I eat it ?

 

When it comes to causing trouble and playing up

All my organs have a mind of their own

If it not my heart or kidneys

Its my aching bones .



 My new unwanted companions  on  the road 

Diabetes and  mountingBP press ,

Cardiac pains and generally bored .

And their pals helplessness and stress .

Tiredness comes free with each one  .

I can handle some uninvited guests

But at my age such guests should  come one by one .


 
Often I ask the Lord

I am generally told  my work here is well done

Why not reward me with some restful times

Instead of these constant painful vibes  .

 
For now I’d like   a preview of heaven here

With more to follow after  I make my grand entry  .

Or if you have other plans for me elsewhere .

Why not skip the trials   and get me pronto to the fiery party  .


Clayton Desouza






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