The Folds Of My Skin (or Middle Aged Musing)

It's an interesting phase when one reaches their 50's. I've noticed I question a lot of things that have always been taken for granted, some of them a wee bit weird ...

I wonder if I will die before my time,

or when I'm meant to

For is death planned or does it just

happen?

I need bifocals,

but my sight will be split

causing me to walk drunkenly

(similar to Dave or Mr Cleese)

My teeth aren't as good as they once were -

they're yellowing methinks

and growing fewer and farther between

Grey hair ... oh damnable grey hair!!

And that skin round my middle, billowing

like an empty pillow case, hiding within its folds

lost love letters and other tokens

of a life well lived

Author's Note

One of the funniest skits I've ever seen was John Cleese and the Ministry of Silly Walks. If you haven't seen it, youtube it! The mention of "Dave" - there is a movie called Meet Dave with Eddie Murphy where he plays an alien landed on earth, and has to learn human ways so he doesn't draw attention to himself. The first few scenes of this are a hoot where he tries to walk normally!

Reviews

[Gaelle]

Hi there!
I decided to glimpse at you writing after reading your latest post... I quite like your poems and while reading searched for an underlying reason as to why you're lacking reviews. I also noticed your most reviewed works are the ones people relate to the most. Perhaps this is why?

[GypsyMoonCat]

Could be, or that they're a bit long winded sometimes :) Thanks for taking the time Gaelle, I appreciate it!

[Gee]

Oh my can I relate to this. Every ache and pain a possible terminal illness, lol. Loved this

[Its Me!]

Very deep and very connected to the soul. Although a tad bit too long, there is immense meaning. Raw feeling is sensed and the immense meaning is felt. It is too deep for many people to comment on your poems. Keep writing and edit it and get yourself published! You have immense potential! Read through books like The Golden Gate, which is a lengthy ballad. Try something like that!

[Shy Joe]

The joys of aging. I guess if we stayed young forever we would get bored eventually anyways. If you could fluctuate your age at will, one way the other, that might be fun though. I enjoyed your piece Hope. Thanks for sharing.