Knocking On

Neville

Knocking On

 

I am old now

And my health is nothing like

It used to be

But if given only half a chance

I would fuck you again

Like it was only yesterday

Now I am old

I feel outside and distant

Further than remote even

But, for some strange reason

It feels

Like it should be autumn

I am old

And recognise it is almost time

To go,

In fact, it may be best to leave right now

While the path is still clear and before

The snow bites deep

Yes, I am old 

But once had a life

And a tiny little bit of you

Now gone

Today tho' I have nothing left to lose

But pride and what might be left of dignity …

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 16th, 2020 00:49
  • Comment from author about the poem: if only those over the age of eight or nine years these days to use the F word regularly & worse were few .. I would be far happier ticking the mature 18 year old box up there .. Oh well.. N :)
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Comments4

  • orchidee

    Ohhh, a F..... [*(&^%$] [(*&^%!!] [(*&^%] [&^%$£)(*!] good write there N.
    Fido's barking like mad now - at me!
    He said - don't translate this. lol.
    Notice the square brackets separating each expletive!

    • Neville



      funny that.. I thought we had sedated him ... but a big thank you for trying 🙂

    • Poetic Dan

      I believe I will be here for as long as needed, every now and then I day good bye in my head! For in the blink of an eye, you'll be fucking dead!

      No regrets, if do it all again. Maybe just learn my this less quicker!

      Fantastic vibes my skipper, no matter what!

      I'm glad I (sort of) met ya!

      See you on the next ride 😉

      • Neville



        You bet... Cheers 🙂

      • MendedFences27

        No need for filters, we know how you feel. "Rejection" seems to be the call of the day. "Old" is a matter of taste, like in "old" wine, or sight like in how you see things, or sound as in what you listen to, or touch, like in "That feels good!." So, keep your dignity and pride, muddle through, and perhaps another bit of fluff, will blow your way. You're always as young as you want to be. - Phil A.

        • Neville



          .................... Oh' but were it true .. thanks tho Phil regardless ...

          Neville

        • FineB

          Hi Neville,

          A powerful good 👍 write.

          Age is in the mind.

          My father is 81 he thinks he's much younger than that.

          Keep him safe and protected during lockdown has been a challenge.

          Keep writing ✍ and safe during these challenging times.
          FineB

          • Neville


            Thank you FineB ... for the visit, share and advice .. much appreciated.. and you take care too now ya hear.........
            ............................... Neville 🙂



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