Mira N Mataric

Aging

Aging is when you notice

that time passes faster than before

and you understand and love life more.

It does not bother you that death is part of life

And you smile thinking how much

Youth had a lot of strife.

 

Old age is when your body slows down,

you forget the names of some old friends

the town where you met your first love

you cannot find your glasses or keys

yet harder and slower succeeds

 

A nice walk, in tune with your mind

with bright flowers lining the path

and sweet song birds sing to you

you enjoy the small everyday things

 

holding my great grand children

and watching the babies play

makes a very precious day

 

The family all say s

To find Mira

look for a baby.

Chopin and I forever

When I was thirteen,

I lived in Europe.

I had pictures of American stars:

men and women.

I was in love with all men,

but it did not last:

they were too far

over the Ocean.

My mom said they were

too old for me, anyway.

So, I did not cry.

 

Only a bit later,

I learned to play

Chopin’s music,

I fell in love with him.

My mother was supportive.

she did not have to worry.

She did not say her usual:

“No dating. You are too young”

 

With Chopin, she asked me

to play for her every day

on my new patient piano.

She did not mind

if I fall in love with Frederic

so I have.

Once forever.