Body Parts
Amazing to me
the slow fast progression
the impact of gravity
and time
on my body
My skin is no match for
these two threats
that battle daily for control
Skin loses
falls
crinkles
sags
gives up
Arms are now only fit for
a flying squirrel to flap
My bottom
once round and ripe
is now a folded stoop
Frightening
Cover that up
And front and center
What about that neck
strands of swinging wattle
My parts were once so lovely
Perhaps my eyes may kindly dim
the better to remember
and forgive