The one thing that we cannot stop
Is time, and getting older.
I have seen many things in my life,
Been on life’s journey.
Laughed through childhood,
Lusted through teenage years,
Matured with marriage when I found love.
Enthralled by children,
Laughed with grandchildren.
Worked all my life
Until the day of retirement came.
As I now progress towards my end
I realise that I am a lucky man.
I have had a good life,
The ups and downs have been there,
But many more ups than downs.
In this latter time of my life
I realise that many responsibilities
And worries have decreased.
So I go towards my end,
Cherishing the freedoms
And the rewards of old age.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: August 14th, 2024 00:52
- Comment from author about the poem: Life is so good even at my age.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments10
We're millions of years old - you and I - and anyone else?!
Me - I remember asking Harold how long would it go on for. But hoe had problems seeing the future with only one eye.
Very true Orchi and Michael, Harold just could nor see what was going on.
Andy
It was my fault off course - you know the story of me saying 'Look up....'!
Also applies to me but in my art and love of gardening I've so much to live for I hope for a good few years yet.
As do I in my love of music Michael. "So much music, so little time"
Andy
Young at heart you are, living your best life with beautiful Mary 🌹
So true Teddy, I am a very lucky person. Thank you.
Andy
May time bless you the rest of your days Gold. It is so wonderful when one can see all the good in life at one's feet, behind and ahead. Nicely written Andy
Very much appreciated soren, I feel that I am very lucky in my life.
Andy
'Joy' is a little over the top, but in a more general sense, I'm pretty reconciled and happy with it.
That's so good to hear Dave, may it continue for a long time to come.
Andy
Absolutely.. Nice work Andy
Thank you John, much appreciated.
Andy
Beautiful music. Yet, I enjoyed your poem more. It seemed so real to me. Like you were reading my mind. What a great outlook on life. Thanks for posting. Phil A.
My absolute pleasure Phil, may your life continue into that wonder which we both seem to have in life.
Andy
Beautifully said my friend, agree with you in every way. A beautiful choice of music to cap it off.
Thank you Bella, so kind.
Andy
Well, maybe. Unsure about the ratio of ups and downs. Good work though.
Thank you Dan. I sem to have had more ups in my life than downs, I feel I have been very lucky.
Andy
A fine write, here's to many more days!
Thank you Tom, I certainly hope so.
Andy
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