Old Age
Just a line to say I'm living, that I'm not among the dead.
Though I'm getting more forgetful, and all mixed up in the head.
I got used to my Arthritis, to my dentures I'm resign.
I can manage my Bifocals, but dear God I miss my mind.
When I stand at the foot of the stairs, I wonder if I must go up for something,
Or have I just come down from there? And before the fridge so often,
My poor mind is filled with doubt, have I just put some food away?
Or have I come to take something out? And there's a time, when it is dark,
I stop and hold my head. I don't know if I'm retiring,
Or am I getting out of bed?
So, if it is my turn to write to you, there's no need getting sore.
I may think that I have written, and don't want to be a bore.
So remember that I love you, and wish that you were near.
But now it's nearly mail time, so must say "good-bye dear".
Here I stand before the mailbox, with a face so very red.
Instead of mailing you my letter, I went and opened it instead.
Job 28:28 And he said to man: Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom: and to depart from evil, is understanding
posted by: squirrelzone (reply)
post date: 05.15.08 (1:26 pm)
The thing I fear is to be trapped in my mind like illustrated in this post.
posted by: barnabus1 (reply)
post date: 05.15.08 (2:30 pm)
Right!!! especially Alzheimers disease!! There is a lot one can do to help prevent it!! Omega 3's..Curcumin...keepoing the mind active!! etc.
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 05.15.08 (3:05 pm)
Naah, old age isn't so bad. You don't have to be forgetful just because you are old. Take me for example. I'm doing fine. Uhh.... Now, what is this post about? Oh, yeah, something about old people. You know, they can be dangerous drivers. Just the other day.... What? Oh, drivers. Well, I don't play golf much anymore. Getting too old.
posted by: ammegan (reply)
post date: 05.15.08 (7:02 pm)
Errrgh! I think I'm right on my way...
posted by: barnabus1 (reply)
post date: 05.15.08 (8:15 pm)
Reply to: PastorDave
Well...I would have to agree with you..I think...can't remember what we were talking about! hehe
posted by: barnabus1 (reply)
post date: 05.15.08 (8:16 pm)
Reply to: ammegan
hehe No Chance!!! Some say the brain is overloaded...with all the stuff one has to remember every day!! maybe that's it!!!