A Myth

No one makes plans for the possibility of such a thing;

By chance, fate or predilection of genetic trait, it merely

Happens or it does not. I, myself, can now say with pro-

Found experiential certainty that the onset of old age,

With the loss of youthful majesty and might, the degen-

Eration of muscle, bone and bite, given the acute onset

Of organ dysfunction leave nothing worthy of being re-

Vered. Believe me, mere longevity in years is not a praise-

Worthy honorarium. And should you happen to survive

Past your expiration date, you too shall see—It’s a damn

Myth, my friends, there is no such thing as growing old

Gracefully. That is unless you admire the prune and other

Over-ripened fruit. I was a plumb of a guy once, just look
At me now.

Chris Hanch 2-22-17