When I was younger,
I always thought this body,
was bought and paid for.
Paid in full with all its bells and whistles,
unique features and sleek design.
No need for upgrades over time.
Paid in full I thought,
even when I began to notice,
its imperfections, dents, and dings,
its failing eye sight, creaking knees, and
its fading sense of humor.
I wondered if a partial refund wasn’t in order.
But then all too soon I realized,
that what I paid for in these passing years,
wasn’t payment for a wise purchase made,
but only prepaid rent,
towards a lease with end date unknown.