43. Dying
I’ve hearing aids behind my ears,
My knees have trouble bending,
My mem’ry sometimes disappears,
Close focus is extending.
My energy is somewhat drained,
There’s stiffness in my shoulder,
I cannot lose the weight I’ve gained,
I know I’m getting older.
I notice almost every day—
There’s really no denying—
My hair abounds with strands of grey,
And so, right now, I’m dyeing.
5 June […]
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