Wednesday, November 17, 2021

State of Affairs

 


You have given up a lot to


get here. Mostly, you had


very little to do with it.



Luck and the earth


circling the sun with


timing and consistency


are responsible for the


life you have led which


got you here.



Old age is


about conceding to the


inevitable, removing oneself


from the dangerous and


provocative.



You gave up fried foods,


women and bars some


time ago, adding years


to your longevity.



You were forced socially


and biologically to give


up control, buying yourself


less stress and more time.



Your leaking bladder


and irritable bowel


remind you who really


run the show now.



                 -30-


Chris Hanch 11-17-2021



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