OLD AGE

OLD AGE

You start looking into mirror

Note changing shades of hair

Turning from black to gray

Shows old age begins this way.

Unavoidable, , problem ridden phase

Old age , for everyone inevitable phase

Problems physiological , emotional

And biological, make them functional

Clarity of thinking begins to reduce

Memories of people and places confuse

Decline or cessation of sex

Bone diseases begin to vex.

Old age most unexpected one sees

Bringing wrinkles, sagging bodies

Frustrating forgetfulness to man

Conquer with positive outlook you can

Average life expectancy gone up

Past in a rosy way begin to look up

Emotions and memory there is a link

In younger ones you find it weak..

More time enjoy with family

Get more respect and less stress

Attitude governs health, happiness

Change from silver plate means less.

Health , income,contribute to happiness

Find in comparison to youth days less

Look through the past with a rose lens

Weakness in you, yet optimistic remain.

Begins the body to sag, jaw and cheeks

eye socket bases wear down begins

Plummeting cheeks sway in breeze

Old age one begins to perceive.

Build in yourself sense of humour

Emotions responding to humour ever

Helps in management of stress

You overcome the aging process.

In old age sleep not that sound

Hyper blind to distractions around

More liberal in all attitudes

Be it politics, religion or sex issues.

Old age with feelings insecure

Look around seeking attention sure

Minds settled, no burden for children

Life goes on , love from around drawn.

Concentration diminishes with age

Conversations reduce with age

Whispers fail into your ears

Forgetfulness raising with years.

Arthritis the stiff or painful joints

Delay the process with exercise ,a point

Avoid onset of Alzheimer

Avoid loneliness, social meets matter.

Hyper tension an old age disease

With exercise, weight reduction cease

Eye problems crop up with age

Nutritious intake, check vision always.

Believe in God ,He has plans for you

Do on your part what is due

Spiritual happiness dies not with age

Let love be governor at this stage.

A lady at ninety eight asked on old age

Replied twenty years to middle age

Build in you always confidence

Live your life full of essence.

K.S.V.SESHADRI