this piece seems to be about a struggle to survive but I don't really understand the first 2 lines of the 3rd stanza. Blame? What are you blame of? Perhaps you can explain further in the poem.
Just my own point of view. Its still a good poem, though

Alid

I didn't quite get this one.

Am just sitting here thinking how do I get up, and how true your words are.
Maybe the other two poets aren't old enough yet to understand.
Taking the blame, an inward thought of becoming old, and blaming ones self on reaching that state.
Loved the write and can equate with all of it lol,
Take it easy old man, we will accept the blame for anything.
Yours as always, Ian

And of course you see the problem in this.
Explanations are not appropriate for poetry. The poem should stand on its own. No explanation allowed.

That's one perspective.

"When a poem is being read it is not the poet being judged, but rather the reader". (I don't remember the author's name).
Poets regularly use the names and tales of the Greek Gods to make points. I know a fair amount of those tales, so they make sense in poetry to me. However, not everyone knows (or cares) about these allusions.
Tough shit.
The poet writes for his understanding. If a reader understands, all the better, but not necessary.
Better poem. Mess with it.

In my youth I played football and ran track both of which are hard on the body. then I took on building and abused it even more, right up to the point of breaking bones from being careless.The nagging injuries lead to being unable to exercise as i was used to which led to weight gain. all these thing accrued until now the debts are due. Old age sucks for people who lived hard.........BTW liked and identified with the poem........stan