Getting Old

our bodies fail
and friends succumb
the future short
as time unfolds

so much gone by
all food for thought
with little left
the past now rules

and wisdom gained
reveals mistakes
what wasn't done
what could have been

old age a time
for memories
but also time
to face regrets

Old Songs

songs from our past
evoke bygone days
when we were free
the future unknown

forever connected
with people and place
they unleash emotions
still fresh in our soul

some rekindle joy of
good times gone by
some trigger the pain
of loss or defeat

whatever they bring
the songs do not lie
and from their lyrics
there is no retreat