OLD
my feet are cold
my forehead is hot
twinges in my back
happen all too often
one of my thumbs hurts
on and off
and one knee
likes to trick me out
pretending to collapse
my once thick hair
is cluttering up
my bathroom floor
hate traffic
though never
minded it much
before
does it sound as if
i am complaining
no
not really
cause
cause
i’m still here
SANDRA MCCAFFERTY
Alisaundre
Sandra McCafferty (alisaundre), a retired teacher and realtor, is a resident of Seattle.
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