Age

Age is just a number, they say...

But no no no , it is not just that...

Age is the changes upon you

Around you and inside you..

Age is more silver in your head..

Wringles on your forehead, 

Crow's feet at the edges of 

the mouth and the eyes..

Age is the sagging skin, 

Loose muscles and aching limbs ..

Age is frequent visits to the doc..

And more tests and scans..

Age is more pills and supplements 

And less cakes, pizzas and burgers .

But most importantly,

Age is when the little bird 

Who resided inside you; 

Who with her songs

made your eyes sparkle 

And made you dream...

Who with her flutters

Blushed your cheeks and

took your breath away..

Age is when she flies away 

leaving a few feathers behind...

Preetha Raj