Life don't get easy!

Fact of life unfortunately.

                     Life don't get easy!

Life doesn't get easy as you start to grow old

You forget everything that you've been told

This is the time when the Wife becomes boss

Doing her best to manage your memory loss.

 

My memory has faded now I forget everything

My only memories are the old songs that I sing

I remember every word and the lovely old tune

But I just cannot remember yesterday afternoon

 

I realize it is nature and we will not live forever

I 'll enjoy life with my partner as we fade together

It may sound  unethical, both lives  will diminish

The downfall, unfortunately, is a separate finish.

 

Rod Broomham. (c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

It will happen to us all so enjoy it while you can.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

This is quite an upbeat poem Rod even though it is about memory loss and growing older. You have a very positive outlook on life. Enjoy it while you can, because all of us are going to go at sometime. It's great that you can remember all your old songs. That is quite often the case I am told. Music is something which often stays with us, when day to day stuff disappears out the window. I enjoyed reading your little poem. Thank you.

Chris

[Donna]

This is a lovely poem, I like the rhyming! You are right, life doesn't get easy! It's a part of life we all have to deal with. Take care! ☺

[kitty]

So right here Rod! The difficult part is admitting it! Still we must 'soldier' on and be accepting eh! I am sure many of us can relate or live life to the fullest ...like Stringfellow!

[Stella Armour]

Hello Rod, and yes ageing can become very hurtful in its own way....look after each other as best you can while you can :)

[matelotrod]

Thankyou for your touching comment Stella, I will make sure that we are both in good hands. take care Rod.

[matelotrod]

Thankyou for your touching comment Stella, I will make sure that we are both in good hands. take care Rod.

[peter Duggan]

Hi Rod. I can honestly say that I completely relate to your words, my friend. I am only seventy six but my memory gets worse and worse with each new day. Yet in spite of all the ups and downs I love this life I lead. As I reach my demise the love between my lady and I get stronger and stronger, as life gets sweeter. I enjoyed your poem my friend. All the best...Peter

[matelotrod]

You are right Peter and the love between my wife and I gets better and stronger as we move along Life's pathway. I will honestly say that I am so glad that I am at this side of my life and not in the beginning of today. Take care Rod.

[matelotrod]

Funny you should say that Chris. I have just been to my doctor to be told that I have the big "C" Rod.

[Chris Shaw]

I'm really sorry to hear that Rod and I wish you well. I know how a big C diagnosis can hit you, because I have been there as well. Having a positive outlook helped me, but each one of us has to deal with things in the way which we think suits us best. I wish you all the luck in the world.

[matelotrod]

I guess "Nothing lasts forever" as sung by Willie Nelson. The crazy fact it that both my wife and I have just been diagnosed with the same thing although Her's is B***s and mine is Lungs. Rod.

[Chris Shaw]

I hope you get all the support you need Rod.My own diagnosis, same as your wife's. Current outcomes much improved. Don't know very much about lung cancer. Hope you have lots of family and friends to help you through this difficult time.

[matelotrod]

Thanks for your comments Chris. Take care Rod.

[Chris Shaw]

And you too Rod.