I’m old
I’m tired of being told to learn the lesson in
every hard thing that happens
I’ve learned 93 years of lessons
these old bones are tired of waiting
for things to get better
these thinning biceps
can no longer hang in there
these failing systems can no longer make do
I’m exhausted from evacuating and quarantining
from power outages and other disruptions
I want things easier again
like they should be for old folks
I want to rock on my front porch
without wearing a mask
my go-bag empty and dusty
the teacups steaming
and hug the young ones who tend to my needs
listen to my stories and learn the lessons
some of them from me
Vilma Ginzberg 10-17-2020
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