Journey of Words

on life

Met an old friendWho told me about an old friendYounger than either of usAnd not very wellNot very well at allSo I called my younger old friendSaid I’d seen our old friendWho’d told meYou’re feeling a bit under the weatherYes, he said, cheerfullyAll the world’s a stageAnd I’m on Stage 4Under the lightsUnder the doctorCurrent… 

Met an old friend
Who told me about an old friend
Younger than either of us
And not very well
Not very well at all
So I called my younger old friend
Said I’d seen our old friend
Who’d told me
You’re feeling a bit under the weather

Yes, he said, cheerfully
All the world’s a stage
And I’m on Stage 4
Under the lights
Under the doctor
Current status
Undetermined

We’re making plans
To cross paths sooner
Than perhaps we might
Because neither of us is sure
That we’ll exit
Through the same door

~

CLP 22/01/2025

The author

Chris Perry

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