aged

i feel like an old woman -
my bones ache
no bandage in the world
could hold down that quake
and i'm overdue for another.

i feel like i'm simply aged -
my blood hurts
no bandage in the world
can hold down that burst
that has so long been smothered.

i can only think of one comfort
that has helped me through this stage.
i am not alone in this;
you too are aged.