The world
slows down.
That’s
a good thing.
Priorities change,
also good.
The rat race fades
into memory.
It’s now
time
to appreciate things
.
Let the next generation
battle
to climb
the ladder,
keep their
heads
above water.
Time
for walks
with the dog,
stoping
to smell the
flowers.
The body creaks
where it didn’t before,
but the
wisdom
gained
over the years
more than
compensates.
Reading and learning
still much fun.
Smile at the young ones
as they expound,
knowing
time and experience
will mellow
their sound.
Enjoy the children,
appreciate the miracle,
then smile
when handing
them back.
Reflective walks
in the woods
wondering
what other
paths
you could have
followed.
Then realizing,
the one you
chose
lead you to
the woods.
As time passes
and the
young ones
grow old,
it’s important
to remember,
we had our time,
our time
in the sun.
Prepare to
move on,
your time is now
done.
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Author:
John Prophet (Pseudonym) (
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Comments3
I can identify with this far too much. Great journey.
Thank you kind sir, you and me both.
JG, you just very beautifully described my life! Except for the last stanza! My time isn't done yet! It is only starting!
Thank you Fred for reading my work and your comment
I agree, enjoy the ride as much as possible till the end!
Good write and very true, my time may be done but I am not stopping yet.
Thank you GF, yup keep on trucking 👍🏼
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