Aging Sorrows

I dread the day

I will wake up

to find

that I have more

memories

than dreams

But even worse than that

I so fear

that I will end up

with more dreams

than memories

Author's Note

I'm so afraid of growing old. I don't want to have to leave active youthful body behind for a life of merely remembering the past.
As always, any and all constructive criticism is welcome.

Reviews

[Tate Morgan]

That was truly profound and beautiful.Well done well done .

[Liefje]

Thanks!

[Trigorin]

Not bad. You have a very clear concept and you express it fairly well. I think the brevity and simple language of this piece really works for you in this case. I'd suggest maybe putting in a bit near the end explaining why you wouldn't like that alternative - to me, it's a little unclear because it sounds better than the first eventuality. Well done.

[Liefje]

thanks for the kind review. I don't think I'm going to change it, but I understand your confusion. I prefer the first eventuality (great word by the way) because if I find myself nearing the end of my life with more dreams than memories, it means that I never got to accomplish anything worthwhile, but if I end up with more memories than dreams, it means that I chased my dreams and achieved my goals and that's where I get my memories. At this point in my life, however, I am more than fulfilled with my dreams and goals and plans. I am excited for the future, but also, as you can see from my poem, afraid of the end.