TWINGES AND HINGES

Growing older is not for the faint of heart!

TWINGES AND HINGES

Too many years have passed me by...

I scarcely can believe it.

I slowly move within my space

And wish not to receive it.

What doesn't hurt just does not work...

With twinges in my hinges.

How did this happen I now ask...

The pain, like fire, now singes.

This isn't fair, I scream and shout...

There is no one to listen.

The rain of pain begins to pour

With words that seem to glisten.

I guess it really could be worse,

Though really do I doubt it.

This life is not for sissies, no,

So I'll just pout about it.

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Reviews

[shadrach hah]

Hi Sharon, I love your humorous look at growing old, should I say humorously serious look at growing old. You are right, growing old isn't for sissies. This is a wonderfully flowing write that sings into the mind. One can easily see the visions that you paint with such creative skill. I am like a crab, half the time I can't walk straight. Nothing to do with the drink, I don't drink. Just had a fall a few days ago. Just bruised myself and cracked the rib I am always cracking. That was inside. Growing old, some parts can be fun. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Miss Sharon]

Well Mike, we have to learn to laugh at ourselves or life would become terribly unappealing would it not? Thanks for your kind review my friend. I appreciate you. ~Sharon

[shadrach hah]

Hi Sharon, you are so welcome. I do agree that we should learn to laugh at ourselves, I have to admit, I do that often and I love to laugh with others. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs always....Mike.

[K writes]

This life is not for sissies, no,
So I'll just pout about it.

OH SO TRUE!!!
This world has gone to .... well you know.
I like the way you had this flowing.
Awesome

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for your kind review! ~Sharon

[emmajoy]

What courage you show in your writing, Sharon.. seems it could be due to a sense of humour edged with oblivion to/of time! Guess we can't do much against age without signing ginormous cheques or walking around, eyes closed so reflections are blanked out and all else in life is missed. Then we're more than likely found homeless cos the bank account's empty. Plus more than likely bruised top to toe cos we can't see where we're going and more importantly, have lost sight literally of all that matters in life - world and all living within it. So what the hell - grow old with as much grace as possible plus fun in and out of every pore! Your words create touches of finely metered logic, make the mind smile and relax. You are your own and others' elixir and should be very proud of it. ;) (edited)

[Miss Sharon]

Another wonderful review from a sweet friend! Thank you ever so much. ~Sharon

[Carola]

i love it..... such a fun read about getting old, I can certainly relate to that, although I'm always positive & don't complain !!! i do enjoy reading rhyming poems.

('tho about a year ago I discovered some great arthritis pain relief in taking turmeric with curcumin capsules & about 2 weeks ago I discovered our local grain produce store was selling hemp seed oil for humans & animals, the 2 combined work very well indeed. it rejuvenates me.

cheerio carola

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much for the lovely review and also for the info on the medication. I will give them a try! ~Sharon

[Tina]

Good poem but sad and true. Not looking forward to getting older.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much for your kind words in review! ~Sharon

[Tina]

You're welcome

[Chris Shaw]

It happens. Sadly it happens Sharon, you are so right growing older is not for sissies. I relate and so many more will too even if they refuse to own up to it :) Beautiful composition and both humour and a bit of pathos intermingled here.

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much Chris for your nice review. I DID mean for it to be a humorous write and am happy you picked up on that. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Sharon. Always good to read you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a smile on growing older...but not for me. I want to be Benjamin Button.....

I want to go backwards....:)))

[Miss Sharon]

Now wouldn't that be nice? Thanks for the review Jacob. ~Sharon