Forgotten

Step
By Step
Jill climbs upward.
Stopping, catching her breath.

Stairs
Were not
So steep before.
Why are they now?

Chest
Hurting worse
Again she climbs,
Groceries in one hand.

Youth
Speed past
Not noticing her
Struggling to the top.

Aching
And shaking
Keys fall rattling,
As do her tears.


by Rodney Alan Crater
Copyright ©2007 Rodney Alan Crater