Steven Helmer Publications

  Image by  OpenClipart-Vectors  from  Pixabay I look in the mirror and see a ghost. A grumpy old man where my image should be. His hair is grey, he’s carrying some extra pounds And his eyes no longer sparkle with a feeling of being carefree. He looks a bit familiar, like I’ve seen him some place before. Was it at some sort of function or celebration? From his facial features, it’s possible He might even be some sort of distant relation. He looks so sad and grumpy. His face is so grim. It makes me wonder What the world has done to him. As I study this mirror apparition, I ask myself “how could he let himself go like that?” I try to be respectful, But he’s just so sad to look at. I guess I shouldn’t be so quick to judge him, Like I am some sort of referee. After all, I’m sure there are plenty of things On which he and I would agree. So what if he can’t keep his eyes open in his chair? It’s not like there’s anything wrong with an afternoon nap. Plus, he’s not wrong, To...

My knees are sore I think there's arthritis in my wrists. I have muscles hurting I don't even believe really exist. Just once, I'd like to sleep through the night Without having to get up to pee. Did I really just pull something in my side Because I had to sneeze? Image courtesy of Pixabay So many new toys advertised on TV. With which I wish I was still young enough to play. It would be wrong for me to buy them for myself Especially since there are bills to pay. I don't get to enjoy snow days any more. Those are a thing of the past. It doesn't matter if we get a blizzard. I still need to go to work and get there fast. Image courtesy of Pixabay I never seem to take a break any more So much to do, so much stress. All I can do right now is live in the present. Will I get to take it easier in the future? That's anyone's guess. Oh how I would love to stay out late and have fun on Friday nights. However, I...