Saturday, April 12, 2025

Lady Chattering...

Let's have a
conversation
and you can tell me
what you think -
about the world
the people in it -
about the loves
of your life -
about the flowers
in your garden -
and your favorite recipe -
Are you drinking
tea or coffee
I have an ashtray
in the cupboard -
I want to live
to be a hundred
Or close enough
as long
as I can smile
and remember
how I spent
my time
and celebrate
my being -
oh dear
...your turn.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

My wife wants to live to 100.

The idea of being old depresses me to no end

Anonymous said...

Hi Jean, like the style and message of this poem. I want my years ahead to be filled with a good amount gratitude and amazement, in big and little moments. It’s a tough time politically, and I think many of us are trying to contain that. Love kj

DaBlade said...

I clicked a link and was rewarded with your beautiful poem. It evokes thoughts much larger than the number of words. well done. I only do really bad haikus :)

Jean said...

Anon1- Getting old doesn't have to be all bad. Enjoy what you can.

Anon2- kj your positive attitude will help all. Kudos!

DaBlade- Thank you! I love doing haikus. Many to be found in the archives here.