I'm growing old
It's true
But better to keep growing
Than to sit and rot in place
My spirit grows lighter as I age
Child-like wonder fills my days
As I experience both sorrow and joy
Sorrow as I look at those who refuse to grow
Joy as I see more and more beauty around me
My eyes no longer clouded to the brightness in life
I step aside when anyone stands in the way to block my view
No one overshadows me any longer
(c) 2021 B. Plankey
They never learned to love (me)
I don't know why
It was odd to give birth only to be drained
by offspring
Give me more!
They turned on me
Not valuing the love I gave
Going into the world to seek adoration from others
Their egos shouting
Feed me! Feed me!
Baby birds growing larger and larger
Not willing to mature
Feed me! Feed me!
Others hear their cries and answer
As I am cast aside
Treated as an abuser
For trying to teach them to fly
(C) 2021 B. Plankey
