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.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Category: Reflection
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They might have you stuffed? 🤣 Well you are rather special dear Andy. 💙
Taxidewrmy to the fore eh Teddy?
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.
Andy
A fine write Andy.
They will say better things of you than they will of my singing! heehee.
Thank you Orchi.
You may never know someone might discover your singing one day and say it is better than Stockhausen. LOL
Andy
Heehee.
All will have an anthology of your works my friend. And may this not be for a good long while.
So kind soren. No I am not going yet.
Andy
A thought-provoking piece, mate. What will our legacies be? For me, they'd hopefully say, a nice guy with a bad joke for every occasion, and wrote loads of stories and poems. 🙂
Thank you Tom, we never know what our legacies will be but I hope they think that I was repectful to people.
Andy
Enjoyed it? I'm sure you have, otherwise you have been submitting extreme fantasy here and have fooled us all.
So blow a raspberry (you wouldn't - far too well mannered) and rejoice!
Thank you Dave, no it is not a fantasy I have had a good life and hopefully people will remember the good in me.
Andy
Dear Andy, you have put into words what I think so many of us in our later years ponder. And I get what you're saying about retirement being the busiest time of your life. You have the knack of hitting just the right chords that reverberate, and give pause for thought. Another insightful write, with beautiful musical accompaniment, thank you!
So kind Bella and very much appreciated, thank you,
Andy
Ahh yes; womb to retirement and back. Neatly sums it all up. Good work.
Thank you Dan, much appreciated.
Andy
I feel sure you have touched many on your journey through life Andy. I think many of us ponder on what our legacy will be when we leave this plane. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Hopefully I have Cassie and they will think well of me when I pass in many years time. Thank you.
Andy
I doubt there will be anything remotely untoward .. a life well lived I imagine
Thank you Neville. I have had a good life for which I am very grateful.
Andy
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