Ageing (Haiku) Poem by Ben Gieske
Ageing (Haiku)
Grandma
wearing her sweater
the one with the hole
in the attic
cobwebs
in the mirror
birthday cake
lighting the candles
the third match
candle light dinner
ordering the wine
the same age
in the spare bedroom
opening the hat boxes
Easter hats matching gray
climbing the stairs
a little slower
creaking a little louder
prime time
TV reruns rumble on
your motoring snores
A wonderful series of Haiku that looks at the ageing process with tenderness and humour.
Being a grandma places me in the spotlight of your poem. At first I was a little resentful being reminded of the gaining years... but somehow you manage to put a smile on my face. Thanks for your well crafted poem...
Ordering the wine the same age, love it! Great poem and story, Ageing! *10*! ! Best regards Ben! Friend Thad
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/18/2024 5:49:37 PM # 1.0.0.1119
I'm fast approaching that great age.It's nice to read poetry that honors wisdom gained from living a long life.