Growing Old(er)

yes,
growing older(er)
has advantages

first
a treasure of memories
experience and experiences

perspective of time

comparisons

no need to prove
fitter
stronger
to those young enough to be my kids
or my kids' kids

getting a seat
I don't mind
when others rise
for me

an accepted excuse
for not
doing
things I don't want to do

better than the "alternative" as they say

but when I see
those older than me
hobbling on swollen feet

led
feeble in mind
as well

I fear
and wonder if
that will happen to me

but now
in advanced middle age
pre-discounts

I enjoy
growing old(er)