age

jim56

birthdays come birthdays go
as years go bye it lets you know
skin it wrinkles hair go goes grey
your twighlight years or on the way

glasses needed eyesight gone
getting worse as years move on
all we have is memory how it was used to be
when we were young and life was free

that is life and natures way
we age each minute of every day
thinking of things we used to do
when we were young  and foolish to

  • Author: jim56 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 28th, 2025 05:47
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  • sorenbarrett

    Nostalgic, this poem takes one on memory's journey through the past. A lovely write Jim

    • jim56

      hi thanks for always lovely comment
      means a lot jim

      • sorenbarrett

        You are welcome Jim

      • Friendship

        The poem reflects on the passage of time and the inevitability of aging. It explores the contrast between youthful freedom and the physical decline that comes with age, while also emphasizing the importance of memories.

        • jim56

          hi thanks for lovely

        • Paul Bell

          Those were the days when you drank all night and still made your work.
          Now two drinks take a week to get out your system.

          • jim56

            yep age changes memories dont
            thanks for comment jim



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