Memories Of Another Day

Memories of another day

Day 21

The incessant rains

Brought memories

Of paper boats 

And splashing muddy puddles,

Shared umbrellas,

Slanting rains 

And drenched clothes.

Flashes of lightning,

Followed by 

Exhilarating thunder,

More rain 

And steaming tea.

Crankiness had stepped 

Into old age 

And did forage,

Forgotten memories.

Where was that person 

Who laughed 

And danced?

Where did the mirth 

And girth go? 

Into aches and pains 

That never would go,

Into disappointment

And resentment,

That gathered encores! 

Would that I could 

Laugh at the aches,

And get back my mojo,

For these bitter twilight years 

Are a sore.

It's all in the mind,

An inner voice 

Whispered,

Unwind,

To find,

Peace.