Wrapper Discarded ~ Philip Brent Harris
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It makes me want to return to a time,
years ago, before PC’s and smart phones.
After every computer in the house, but one
has crashed, died, given up the ghost, what
should I do now? Install new technology:
television and internet upgrades, we hope.
As age advances, with aches and pains,
these challenges send my mood plunging.
And my stress level sent nearly through the roof.
The roof being the top of my head. Aches and’
pains being the entire rest of my body, when
any joint or muscle or both decide it is time
to strike, any time of the day or of the night.
Understanding now those funny old folks, from
when we were young, did not simply appear older
because of gray hair alone, but because of how
they moved. Though not comprehending some
future day, we would move the same way, because
our bodies demanded that we must, that
even exercising body and mind, we might or
would begin to feel fragile, challenged, every
step of our days and ways navigating change.
And has always been the case, we slowed down
as the world sped up, outstripping our chances to
not only keep pace but also keep from falling behind.
That for now and perhaps always this is inevitable.
And so, at last, my new computer is almost
ready to do my bidding. As to the rest; we’ll see.
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People Over Politics, World Over Wealth!
Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength,
Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment
Unite the World!
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Philip Brent Harris Fine Art, Digital Art and Photography
Wrapper Discarded ~ Philip Brent Harris
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