Turning Back the Clock

January 9, 2011
I was a half century -
Should I not be
twice as smart,
twice as versed
than I was
a quarter century ago?

Rather, I feel
unenlightened, behind the times,
living some fabrication.
Each step I ascend
Two are descended.

I am moving ahead as an independent woman,
a writer, something
I have dreamed about my whole life.
and yet my biological clock
is ticking to its end.

Reviews

[Vidya Bacchus]

Sometimes time keeps moving faster and we catch hell trying to keep up with all tha things we wanted to accomplish.Ilove your poem.

[Rita L. Sev]

"Should I not be twice as smart,twice as versed than I was a quarter century ago?" Wouldn't that be great? Alas, we grow older in all ways, and wiser only in some... A great piece of pondering, Judy!

Welcome to the Cafe! :)

[Judy]

Thanks for your comments!

[RealistMe]

I know about that biological clock ticking. The times get shorter with age. LOL!

[ValyrieKiennan]

Ahh the pressing reality of time. Interesting piece! Welcome to "The Cafe"! I hope you can help us revamp this community into a place of constructive criticism, exciting reviews, and more importantly, exciting and fresh new pieces!

[Judy]

Thanks for your comments = how would you like me to help

[Chris]

Welcome to the Cafe.

We find our insights ...aren't what we expected sometimes - don't we?

[Judy]

Thanks! I appreciate your comments