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: May 16th, 2026 01:19
- Comment from author about the poem: I have had a good life, never out of work in my forty seven years and one month of working, been retired for fourteen years and had a great home life. I am a very lucky man.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments2
Hear hear - different in detail, but same conclusion,Andy.
A confession of joy this poem reads as an expression of gratitude. Well done Andy
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