Category Archives: Aging

She ages but she’s relatively sound,although she has less stamina and wind.She doesn’t sleep as deeply, and she’s foundher epidermis saggy and so thinned,she’ll bruise from using keys or bumping wood.Resuming after illness exercise,she tries to crunch and stretch, and … Continue reading →

Between the cold and travel, my routinefor daily exercise was put on hold.And three-week interruptions always meana rough return to work now I’m this old.I woke a little hesitant, and toldmyself I’m well enough to ride today.Reluctance won’t prevail; I’m … Continue reading →

My esthetician recommends I paya visit to her once a month (or two).And though it’s superficial, I displaymy face quite frequently, to me and you.So rising, first I bathe and use shampoo,and then I walk an hour to her couch,where … Continue reading →

It isn’t accurate to say I’m frail,but lately I feel my fragility.No organ yet is threatening to fail,and I’m retaining my abilityto move and reason. No senilitybesieges me, but health feels tentative.I act with care, and my tranquilitydemands my focus … Continue reading →

All of a sudden I’m feeling less well.My troubles are small but they’re starting to swell.The tally increases – the minor too many.I’m willing improvement from total to any.

I used to smoke a lot and every coldresulted in bronchitis that would lastfor weeks. The cough was chronic, uncontrolled,and sometimes it came on so strong and fastI’d wrench a rib, and then I had to holda pillow when I … Continue reading →

My symptoms aren’t constant or severe.I don’t believe I need an M.R.I.And anyway, I cannot see a clearor easy way to get one if I try.The state of care is not the patient’s friend.I’d have to book and wait and … Continue reading →