Aging

MendedFences27

Aging



You know you’re getting old when -

 

You spend more time getting well

than being well.

 

The TV doesn’t work and you know

it’s because you did something to the remote.

 

You spend more time

inside than out.

 

Your physical therapist feels obligated

to remember your birthday.

 

You’re awake more at night

than during the day.

 

You have trouble remembering

who is still alive and who isn’t.

 

You do as the Doctor says

 and drink eight glasses of water a day.

Then, wonder why you spend so much time in the john.

 

You go to the mail box

and remember today is Sunday.

 

The workers at the hospital pass you in the corridor

and wave.

  • Author: MendedFences27 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 16th, 2025 16:41
  • Comment from author about the poem: I categorized this as Reflection, but I did consider Gothic.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 14
  • Users favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy, Teddy.15
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  • Poetic Licence

    A fun way of reminding us who are old that we are old, because all the above apply, enjoyed the read

  • sorenbarrett

    I remember my grandfather stopped reading the obituaries and when I asked him why he said I don't know anybody anymore. A fun read

    • MendedFences27

      Thanks SB. Or as Mel Brooks said, " I get up in the morning and read the obits. If my names not in there, I have breakfast.

    • Michael Edwards

      Spot on - and cutting your toenails becomes an Olympic event.

      • MendedFences27

        Thanks Michael. Amen to that. I thought my legs were getting longer.

      • Goldfinch60

        So true for many people Phil. |Good fun write.

        Andy

        • MendedFences27

          Thanks Andy. I see it all the time.

        • Teddy.15

          Hilarious, and yes I had this exact experience last year when I had shingles, I met my specialist in the hospital lift while visiting my husband's dad who had surgery for falling. LoL 😂 I'm not laughing so much at the pain as for the situation brilliant, and we wouldn't have it another way would we? It's good to find the light within the dark. Fabulous dear Phil. 🌹

          • MendedFences27

            Thank you, Teddy. May the light shine bright.

          • Neville


            These are each exquisite in both their individual and collective satiricalness .. Neville 😎👍🍷

          • Doggerel Dave

            Phil, I can relate to nearly all of those, especially the night/day sleeps. Reduced the eight glasses slightly, otherwise it was a photo finish whether I made it to the loo in time.....

          • Thomas W Case

            Poignant and relatable. Great work.



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