I.

Goldfinch60



I obviously started in my mother’s womb

To force myself out screaming and crying

Into this unsuspecting world.

This little bundle of joy who was to achieve what!

I went to school and scraped some exams

That earned me the right to work for forty seven years

During that time I married and had children,

Then married again.

I finished work and relaxed into retirement.

Retirement, probably the busiest time of my life

But worth it when I look back and consider

All the blessings that came to me during my time

So far.

So on I go, still blessed by family and friends.

I wonder what my legacy will be?

I wonder what they will say about me,

When I am no longer in this body,

That originated in my Mother’s womb

So long ago.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 30th, 2023 01:14
  • Comment from author about the poem: Just thinking.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 12
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments3

  • orchidee

    'He will be missed' is what I hope they will say.
    But for me, they will say 'Good riddance' - or at least ''We wish he never started singing!' lol.
    So they could day 'Peace at last!' heehee.
    Now when was this birth event - millions of years ago for us two?

    • Goldfinch60

      We will all have those who will miss us Orchi.

      Andy

      • orchidee

        There's a saying 'Live so as to be missed'. It means it in the way you say. But it could also be taken in the sense of 'he's gone, he's missing, but we don't care', if you see what I mean?!

      • arqios

        One day to be out of body that has been the vehicle assigned in this earthly journey... that is an increasing shareholder in daily thought more and more and the days accrue.

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you for your words cb.

          Andy

        • Accidental Poet

          They'll say you were a great man with a very caring soul. They'll also say they were blessed to have had you in their life, Hmm, I would say the same thing. 😉

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you AP, most kind.

            Andy

            • Accidental Poet

              Just telling it like it is Andy. 🌹



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