I’ve noticed all the
gray in my hair
the lines upon
my face

I’ve noticed the
weight gained
the pain in my
aching knees

I’ve noticed not
being able to bend
the strength lost to
stand again

I’ve noticed the
years as they pass
In the blink of
the eye

I’ve noticed my age
my blood pressure’s high
the pain in my
knotted hands

I’ve noticed I no
longer play and run
the days of youth
are long gone

I’ve noticed and
so have they
the best of me
and how they remind me