This poem captures the sentiment of feeling worn down by the stresses of life and questioning whether one has indeed grown old prematurely.

It reflects on the loss of simple joys and activities due to the burdens of everyday life and the physical toll that stress can take on the body.

Yes, I’ve seen 60-year-olds who seem young and 20-year-olds who seem old. The only difference is the level of stress they experience. Here is my poem..

Have I grown old?

Forgotten to smile

Forgotten to fight in love

Forgotten to make conversations

Forgotten to fly kites

Have I grown old?

Forgotten to get angry

Forgotten to dream

Forgotten to laugh out loud

Forgotten to celebrate,

Have I grown old?

Many teeth have fallen out

Stopped reading newspapers

Eyes have also weakened

Glasses are dangling on my eyes

Forgot to play cricket

Even retired now

Have I grown old?

Sugar, BP have all increased

All clothes have become tight

Hair on the head has fallen

Mustaches have turned white

Forgot to sing melodies now.

Have I grown old?

(Vijay Verma)

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