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GROWING OLD
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Ruddy facial veins.....Recovery’s Purple Heart......


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GROWING OLD


 


 


So often


My buoyant feeble mind


Shell shocked


From years of active warfare


Walking hallucination


Plummets in stoic snow slide


In the mirror


A strange old man smiles back at me


Beefy cheeks


Creeping crow’s feet


Smokey eyeglasses


Tint mischievous lonely eyes


Thinning hair


Grey in spots


Ruddy facial veins


Recovery’s Purple Heart


Each scar


Earned by 30 years of hard abuse


At times


I fail to recognize him


Other times


I simply fail


Today


It’s OK


To be just a man


A good Dad to my children


Compassionate towards others


To live and love


As God created me


Blame the bloopers


On growing old


 


 


 


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005


 


 


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 Reviews of "GROWING OLD"
Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on February 27, 2007
Enjoyed this much, your write is powerful and a truthful insightful look at the "aging" process we all endure. The mirror is a powerful muse...I posted a couple of poems in the past about my reflection, "Tiny Lines from the Past" but my favorite is "Comfortable in my Skin" Well written my friend, enjoyed!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
It certainly isn't much fun, is it. Yet, as you look back on all you have accomplished, does it make you wonder? Or would you do it all over again. Don't worry about it, just keep going. Your life experience is what made you who you are, keep looking forward.
Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Chris Rosenau
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
This is a magnificent piece of art. Sometimes I do things to remind myself of my mom and I know she'd be laughing about it. It makes me feel better about growing older. I know my kids will turn out just like me, so in essence I will live forever. :)

Crissy

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
Bill,
This poem shows compassion and honor in growing old. I just thank the Lord he's allowed me to live as long as I have, Bill. I enjoyed this very much. It's a keeper!

Blessings to you,
~Linda

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on February 26, 2007
Funny, you blame the bloopers and I blame the farts on the same...ed


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