Age - an Ovi

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 Ronovan Writes 

Ovi Poetry Challenge #86: ENERGY is your inspiration 


With energy to burn, no more,
this growing old is quite a chore.
When waking up my back is sore.
Still, it's better than not waking! 

How quickly years went slipping by,
those limber years when I was spry.  
To reverse the clock… would I try?
I really do not think so. 
 
I wouldn't want to live the pain,
along with pleasure, ere again.
The sunshine seasons, dismal rain,
recollections best forgotten. 

©2025 Lisa Smith Nelson. All Rights Reserved 



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  1. Ron. LavaletteFebruary 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM

    I'm hearing you loud & clear, sister. In fact, I might actually BE you: https://rlavalette.wordpress.com/2025/02/06/as-is-will-be/

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