OLD AGE BRINGS NEITHER WISDOM NOR CLARITY

[FirestoneFeinberg]

Old age brings neither wisdom nor clarity
Of reasons For. It only adds to the
Confusion manifest since all Thens. A
Slow killer Of — it is. No remedy
Can ease the pain nor make for again. To see
Oneself disintegrate is all right. What
Choice is there — unless you can die — tho’ shut
The windows of death to all. So it be.


It is not a sad thing — but just a way
Of living in The. Gone now blessèd youth —
But we had it — some didn’t even get that far...
It’s worse to write down these things than to say
Them. The pen hardens words into truth —
And — in the end, death tells you who you are.

[heinzs]

I like the interesting way this is broken up with line breaks and internal punctuation. I'm not sure I could handle a lot of this style, but this piece is definitely a keeper. Good job, David.

[bags123]

Another poetic pondering of life lived and death to come. Very nice David.

[FirestoneFeinberg]

Thanks, bags123, for reading and commenting. I very much appreciate your kindness and generosity, and, of course, I am thrilled that you like the poem. AND: congratulations on being Poet of the Month in March!! --David -- FF

[FirestoneFeinberg]

Dear HEINZS -- Sorry this not in chronological order... Still trying to get used to the form of the 'forum.' I'm not a natural wiz when it comes to computers. Appreciate your comments and warm smileys. About the style: I understand. The trouble with me -- or ONE of the troubles with me -- in any art-form I explore -- is that i always have many different styles: it's kinda like multiple personalities. I used to be bothered by it, but now (60 y.o.), I just accept it. Forsooth. -- Thanks! David FF

[poeticpiers reborn]

Your final line says it all

[FirestoneFeinberg]

Your final line says it all

Thank you, poeticpiers reborn, for your positive comment: I have to admit that that last line really worked.... but at least I can't take conscious credit for it . It just flew out of Somewhere -- to my wonder and amazement. I appreciate very much your kindness and generosity in taking the time to read my poem and to say something both encouraging and meaningful. --David