My Best Friend is Feeling Old

My best friend is feeling old

what's the reason I am told

lack of energy abounds

just can't make the usual rounds

aching muscles, aching bones

making unusual moans and groans

losing trains of thought

is it all for naught

I refuse to feel old

cuz of horror stories I am told

I will be bold

go for the gold

I will stay young

forever at heart

I've just begun

to appreciate my art

it sets me apart

OK by me

makes me happy

that is why I am Peter Pam

that is just who I am

I am stuck at nineteen for whatever reason

hope that feeling is never out of season

I've grown accustomed to it

it's a perfect fit

personally for me

whatever reason that may be

Author's Notes/Comments: 

My best friend asked me to write a poem about growin old/feeling old, so this one is for her....Pam

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fighter4life's picture

Good poem.

Ruth Lovejoy's picture

I agree with you