Roles Reversed Poem by Ananta Madhavan

Roles Reversed



There is a curious reversal of roles
As we age into abject dependence,
When we constantly feel below par,
Slower to catch up with what is going on,
What they are saying about us,
Often wanting reassurance, pills or placebos,
Tempting compensation, hope and therapy.
Call the doctor, the omniscient adviser;
There are some sympathetic listeners,
Some understanding souls, some who know
The latest in medical science and results.


We find that the doctor needs patience,
And the patient must cure him-herself.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: aging,change,medical,need for human,self help,therapy
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
In the age of the Selfie, I suppose ageing is a condition which
requires us to a find remedial means to remain fit enough for the
changing world.
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