AGE - John G. Saxe

I'm growing fonder of my staff;
I'm growing dimmer in the eyes;
I'm growing fainter in my laugh;
I'm growing deeper in my sighs;
I'm growing careless of my dress;
I'm growing frugal of my gold;
I'm growing wise; I'm growing,—yes,—
I'm growing old.

in I'm Growing Old

John Godfrey Saxe I (June 2, 1816, Highgate, Vermont – March 31, 1887)