An ode to an old man

Oh Old man,

you have grown old

Physically you feel it

But mentally you feel young

Although the silver of hair peeking out from the side

reminds you of the age.

Nevertheless you shoulder on

See the world go past by

You ponder the past

Then think its the same

Yes its the same

Life is a full circle.

You feel the organs wither away

And you cry silently

Silently in the darkness you cry

Away from the crowds and away from noise.

And in silence you realize

You realize fighting reality is futile.

And Acceptance settles in.

With that a smile lights up your face

With memories of the past brightening up your thoughts.

And in happiness, your mind jumps in joy

as the thoughts of the past come gushing in.

You feel relieved. You are ready.