The Joy Of Old Age.

Goldfinch60



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.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline 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
  • Views: 15
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  • Doggerel Dave

    Hear hear - different in detail, but same conclusion,Andy.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Dave, we have been so fortunate in our lives.

      Andy

    • sorenbarrett

      A confession of joy this poem reads as an expression of gratitude. Well done Andy

      • Goldfinch60

        So very true soren, thank you for your kind words.

        Andy

      • orchidee

        Good write Gold. Does our age show, yours and mine, as we're millions of years old now?! lol.

        • Goldfinch60

          So true Orchi, thank you.

        • arqios

          As Nana used to say, "age with dignity." 🕊️🙏

          • Goldfinch60

            So true Rik, I try.

            Andy



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