fitting into shrinking pants
fitting into society
no longer fit for purpose
pear shaped statue
the fallen hero
off the pedestal
misery laying
across the footpath
irritating passers by
the missing piece
of the life’s puzzle
to be discovered
desperation
labeled
home made
table set for two
satin tablecloth
polished glasses
bubbling curry
on the stove
fragrant spices
candlelight
filled the room
casting shadows
the flame flickered
sudden darkness
anticipation
no visual stimuli
only the tongue
for discernment
the dish arrived
the smell the taste
delicate combo
flavorsome
satisfying
filling
then the dessert
and drinks
served in the dark
all polished off
happy belly
questions arose
ingrediencies
revealed
in the light
only then came
the reaction
a frog allergy
an unusual sight
mind taking a flight
into the space
behind the face
stillness of an ocean
awareness in motion
between each breath
chance of death
view outside the eyes
impressions that arise
aiming to give meaning
generalizing screening
birthing of new ideas
might be no panacea
for having loving heart
beats being smart
vibrant energetic sleek
terms that fade with age
grumpy tired slow
now fills the page
all is jolly good
until we reach fifty
money come and go
time to be more thrifty
with growing years
celebrate the wins
having all the teeth
share with wider grins
browsing the net
neon sign with a plug
appears on the screen
buy this magic drug
better still the next one
giving us a poke
what service to have
when we croak
running out of time
before all the money
after years of hard work
could seem almost funny
note for our current self
don’t wait for better days
time to cherish here and now
there are no new yesterdays
