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Do not forsake growing old

Unless it forsakes you

For it is the grace

Of reflection

To put things right

With your soul.

When you see

The ebbing tide

Of twilight years

The memories,

Step down off your throne 

In this new domain,

To the new and the past

A present need

Of finding Peace.

Be gracious

As you go

Through the veil

Be strong.

Eugene 17th December 2021