Some Sad Dream

I once had youth

But it has gone

Somewhere the sun

Has never shone,

I seek it like

A long lost fable,

In dark lofts

When I am able.

 

It must be hid

In pills and lotions,

Facial creams

And magic potions,

Once I had

Both youth and grace,

A spritely form

And fair of face.

 

But then some evil

Goblin, Elf

Came by and took

Youth for itself,

I woke one day

Like Rip van Winkle,

Shoulders bowed

And skin all wrinkled.

 

So now I peer

In empty jars

Inject botox

To hide my scars,

And ban all mirrors

From reflecting

What my youth

Has long been wrecked in.

 

But youth it hides

In years long past

So I’ll not find

The truth at last…

That youth was never

What it seemed,

But some sad dream

A dreamer dreamed.

 

David Lewis Paget

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Our humanity is so fragile. Reflected in the mirror, it readily defines you by the day, in the reflection of the eyes of society. When we are young, we lack the depth of understanding to appreciate our beauty. Then, just as we have gotten ourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritally aright, our bodies begin to fall apart. Life is the ultimate irony, and God is a comedian.

[A Soap Mess Stories]

Great story. You told it well. It does seem as if old age creeps upon us.

[Saumya]

oh.!! how sweet..!!
but i have a great cure for this dream,
enjoy being, whatever you have seen,
and it will turn to be your best dream.....!!!
:)
very well done..!!
keep writing :)
with best wishes,
saumya

[Troy Henson]

Sad but true. At my age I'm trying so hard to hang to my youth but everyday day in every week I feel it getting harder. Do we accept agreeing gracefully?? I can not and won't. Not yet anyway. Great piece
Regards

[Becky C Strukamp]

Perhaps sad yes but so very true. As we age we become familiar with everything and anything to keep us feeling alive and vibrant yet we peer into the mirror and still see that yes age has still taken its grip on us. Loved this David. Bravo!!

[TL Boehm]

poignant. I have been 'feeling my age' creep up for the past few years - and lamenting my child hood -
That youth was never
What it seemed,
But some sad dream
A dreamer dreamed.
This is truth...

[Blue Ivory]

This is sad and emotional. I've heard others complain about age in the same way. That you feel fine until one fine day you've noticed what's changed. Beautiful piece!

[Tomahawk Joe]

relatable

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Amazing precision on thoughts about aging, and your words echo what most people feel about it. The remedies mentioned feed the corporate world of beauty & wellness products, a big business in our time.
Written so excellently with wit and humor, and a tinge of longing for lost youth, the title concludes it all - it is indeed a sad dream for some.

[redflutterby]

I've always believed that age was just a number but I guess you reach a moment where the truth shines upon your face. Literally. I see the changes occurring and wonder where that sweet young girl went. She's still here somewhere under the sags and bags... hiding. Thank you for this bittersweet piece. ;-)

[Tate Morgan]

When we are young we assume it lasts.It is so insidious how it ebbs away so slowly. But the day does come and we find we have to pay the man. vanity the ultimate collector . Very nice.