Lament Against Old Age

Oh, where have all the days of youth gone With mind questing, body healthy, passions aflame? All slipped away, scattered by the wind and lost Years fleeting never to be relived and enjoyed. When I was young and easy, bold and resolute All seemed bright without a storm cloud in my world Days were full of promise and time never pressing Each hour a discovery with mind questing. Old age sneaked up upon me taking me fierce Arthritic joints, blood pressure, over-weight Hair white as snow, walking with a stick Glasses to read and drive, more daily visits to the toilet. Old age has speeded up the days rushing me swiftly Towards the grave from where there is no return.