I think I agree with Ecce, I'd also prefer the image "in full force" and perhaps the poem semi-transparent on the right (right-indented) as an "afterthought". Strong image, and a beautiful poem.
By the way, even though I know it is a medical necessity, I find it very symbolic that many old people wear dark glasses, as they want to guard their inner world from the outside world which is zooming by way too fast ...
such a wonderful image steve ..
i love the photograph you've used to combine with that poem ..
its all in the attitude .. all in the way you see ..
absolutely brilliant .. :)