His boat is lighter than it used to be. Now he can paddle far from the shore — nobody pays any mind to him. He can wander far. Old age cannot be too bad for old men who can still paddle.
Old Man in a Boat
His boat is lighter than it used to be. Now he can paddle far from the shore — nobody pays any mind to him. He can wander far. Old age cannot be too bad for old men who can still paddle.
boy with a hat 
His boat is lighter – How meaningful! Great post!
In theory, the boat would also get heavier with age, weighed down by his experiences, memories and all the life he has lived.