TO RAMBLE a thought poem

TO RAMBLE
1.      To move about aimlessly
2.      To talk or write in a confused way
3.      To wander around in a leisurely manner
4.      To lead the life of a vagabond
 
Once I strode with certainty,
Alive with energy and joy―focused
Clear blue eyes that sparkled
Sweet, kissable lips
A compelling smile filled with humor

A voice that inspired
A word smith

In love with words, and

On hearing my own voice

Expert in movies and books
I lectured on psychology
I advised on business and life
I was a friend and lover
I felt loved
 
Now I ramble
In talk and walk
Bent over I’m prone to stumble
I see without that sparkle
My lips are dry
I frown more than I smile
I am a know-it-all, but
No one listens
 
Friends say get over it
This is what happens
Aches and pains
You are old, and
Getting older by the day

People say,
Be grateful you are alive
You have friends who care
You are loved
 
All this is true
They are right,
Yet