The older I get
I look back again and again
How change is part of life
But I still feel the same
Work ethics change
From youth to adulthood
Maturity a great teacher
Learning a tranquil mood
Now an older man
I see the changes in me
And how I’ve not changed that much
What always mattered to me
Life can bring you down
But can also bring you up
As you get older
Learning a refined touch
Take it one day at a time
Don’t sweat the small stuff
It’ll take care of itself
In time enough
I’d rather die
Without all the stress
And when that day comes
You can lay me to rest
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But not yet AP, every day we get up it is wonderful.
Andy
Yes Andy, but without the stress. 😉👍
We're struggling with some things, mainly health-wise at present. Not exactly the blind leading the blind, but the sick helping the sick!
Well Orchi, I hope that you'll very soon be on the mend. 😊
Thanks AP.
A dark joke - how to get rid of Jehovah's Witnesses in covid times - open the door and cough! lol.
I'd say you got the point across Orchi. 😉👍
I don't put my faith in doctors and hope to die in my sleep.
And keep going as long as...
as long as the Sun keeps coming up 2781. 😉👍Thanks.
We all want less stress dear A.P right now.ive been battling shingles for more than a year. My doctor told me to throw all the stress in the bin. I try every day, but life isn't always roses and ice cream hey, this is beautiful and speaks to all. 🌹
I'm sorry to hear of the shingles Teddy. I hope it goes away very soon. And as always, thank you for being here. 🌹
Great write AP! If only we could rid ourselves of stress.. I think the only answer is to Trust that God will take care of it.
My plan of action is to just look the other way and ignore it. Thanks GenXer. 😊
Words off wisdom AP. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Don!’t make life more difficult than it need be. The only constant in life is change and that can be difficult enough to deal with, Go with the flow. Sounds good, but the older I get I find I am not going with the current. Great write. Have a great day.
As they say, life's too short. Thanks Cassie and I'm delighted you enjoyed the video. 😉👍
Enjoyed your posted music. Listened in the car. Nice.
Pensive and powerful.
Thanks for the read Thomas. 👍
You have done something quite unique my friend, you have put into wonderful words the joy of aging, for it is there in every new day. Days are not to be counted, but lived. For all of us seniors I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
And a deep heart it is Bella. Thank you for blessing this page with your insight. A wonderful Friday to you dear. 😊
Me too, but not just yet .. there's always so much to do and to savour and learn .. note to self ..
(revisit when feeling pissed off) 😎
Oh I've no desire to go before my due time, I too have much to do. But I can do without the stress. 😊👍
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