"THE SMELL OF OLD AGE" BY AJAKAYE STRIDA

The smell of old age

begins from the youngest stage.

Focus has to be set and ensured,

so that peace with worn hands would be assured.

Time sneaks in and out of goals,

for it is a master to souls.

Radiant fabrics and vibrant bodies!

Remember that old age digs out consequences.

Smooth skins as silver, voices that thunder,

shall soon begin to shrink and whisper.

If well spent, value would not fade,

presence would speak when voices fade.

The smell of old age begins while young,

two years crawling? Totally wrong.

Build your homes 

before old age comes.

© RASHIDAT OLAMIDAYO AJAKAYE

STRIDA... guiding you to striking confidence in academic and creative writing!

2024

- Nigeria

The poet persona speaks on the negative changes that comes with old age. Yet, the bard says old age can be enjoyable and active if one lives sensibly while young.