My body talks to me sending signals
Speaking of chronic aches and pains
Nothing I want to hear about
Nothing but background noise
As long as it lets me sleep
As long as it's not getting worse
As long as it's not life threatening
There’s no need to pay attention
Better to ignore and push through
Body parts wearing out as expected
The symptoms of old age no surprise
Just let me continue as before
But if something starts shouting
Demanding immediate attention
There's no choice but to stop and listen
To seek a measure of relief
When every conversation turns medical
The topic of stories that old people exchange
When getting treatment is the main activity
Let that state wait until later please
For now we go places and do things every day
Moving around outside of ourselves
Taking in the world we live in
Interested in everything there is
