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Professor Gloom
Member Elite

since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

0 posted 2009-08-27 12:28 PM

Oh the pain of being,
Disappointment of seeing
The continual decline of living.
Yes, I’ve seen the decline
In elder parents of mine
Now departed from living.

What can I expect to be?
What devastation will I see
Before my last breath?
War widows are crying
As society is slowly dying
Diminished with every death.

And yet I still remain
Of old age infirmaries complain
In each climb of the stairs;
Physical pain is plain enough
But emotional detachment is tough
Grinding deep into my cares.

The pain lessens in deep sleep
That follows a brief weep.

Gloom

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2009-08-27 12:38 PM

Good to read you again, and this one unfortunately I know all too well. I suppose if everyone in this certain age group would sit down, and "could" write such as this, this would have been their lament as well.

And yet I still remain
Of old age infirmaries complain
In each climb of the stairs;
Physical pain is plain enough
But emotional detachment is tough
Grinding deep into my cares.

Sometimes you just have to wonder why each day and the next we push one foot in front of the other, must be hope?

Loved this.

Mysteria

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2009-08-27 04:40 PM

Sigh, dear Professor Gloom. A wonderful poem, though very sad.
It is as you say, I have witnessed this often.
Better we know not ... To be fit till the day comes would be the best, but it seems a gift for few.

Love,
Margherita

Toccatta
Junior Member

since 2009-07-08

Posts 26

3 posted 2009-08-29 01:06 AM

a VERY touching write; After reading, "What can I expect to be?" Your poem makes wonder, is it good not to expect? A fine write.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2009-09-03 01:39 AM

Glad to see you posting again, Professor Gloom. Getting old is not for sissies, that's for sure, but there's not much we can do about it.
The alternative is not very appealing either,
Ida

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

5 posted 2009-09-03 08:27 AM

Hello, Professor! The aging process can indeed be a painful process! ~ and losing our elderly loved ones is one of the most painful aspects of that process.

Take two aspirins, go to bed, and call me in the morning. ~ Oh, if only it was as simple as that.

Love & Healing Sun Light,

EA

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

6 posted 2009-09-03 09:40 AM

Just remember...when you have no expectations then you can enjoy the day's surprises.

M

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

7 posted 2009-09-03 05:31 PM

Oh, that's a sad thought. I hate hearing about elders passing, but look at it this way. They are in a better place. Tender write.

ARCTIC WIND

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

8 posted 2009-09-03 07:47 PM

Enjoyed the read.

Thanks, Melton

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