Gone is the quickness of catlike reflex
Replaced by the shuffling of feet across the floor.
Lost is the emergence of recall in an instant
Reversed to groping for thoughts once known.
Absent is the sleekness of stamina and strength
Present is the paunch of sedentary existence.
Depleted is the excitement of thrilling adventure
Supplanted by bookends of caution and fear.
Yesterday departed for life in the present
Limited only by what tomorrow will bring.
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