On
the Acela
Speeding down the tracks
a much needed respite
this hot, humid summer
dealing with medical
diagnoses, this once
invincible marathoner
approaching his ninetieth
year of life is angry,
despondent, but not
defeated by this
turn in his health.
He looks forward
to a few days in
the Big Apple
with those he
loves and love
him.
Spirit of the Peddler
My
uncle was a peddler
with
a horse and wagon;
he
sold household goods
and
had a steady clientele.
Age
ten he took me on
one
of his routes.
These
days all you need
is
a computer and
and
access to E-Bay;
the
wares are often
recycled
junk and
people
are eager to buy.
The
spirit of the old peddler
is
still with us even if
the
technology has changed.
Aging Thoughts
I’m rounding that corner
toward my ninth decade
and my body isn’t as
happy as it used to be,
but I feel young
and optimistic
despite all those
annoying medical
appointments and tests,
like a vintage
auto that needs
a major tune-up
to keep moving
since I can’t
trade it in
for two forty-fives.
Henry Wolstat is a retired psychiatrist in his late 80’s living in the greater Boston area with his wife. He is the author of a poetry book, “Driftwood”. He has also been published in both printed anthologies and online. He is passionate about running, the arts, and poetry.
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