Old Age

I am not growing old . I am old. I hate it when people say but you are not old. YES I AM IF 79 GOING ON 80  is old.

People don't see--- 

Crawling on hands and knees into bed, 

Lying in bed longer every morning trying to decide how to get out.

Then the bathroom. It used to take 10 mins,

Now it takes an hour.

Dare I take a shower? Getting in is easier than getting out. 

But taking a bath is definitely a no go. 

Trying to remember whether I cleaned my teeth,

Then  struggling into clothes. 

Finally descending the stairs backwards on hands and knees.

Exhausted already the day begins.

Decisions, decisions, shall I rest before breakfast?

I need a cup of tea.

Oh dear it's gone again my knee.

Just put on the TV.

Look how I used to dance when I lived in France.