The path of my life has been long,
I look back as I sweep majestically
Into old age.
This old codger has had a good life,
And what is more
He is still here,
There is still much to do
To forego that life now.
There are the books I need to read,
You know that list of them
That gets ever longer.
There is music to listen to,
I have heard most of it before
But good music needs hearing,
Again and again.
There are words to write,
Like these ones going onto this page.
So be warned all
As the seven zero of my life approaches
I will be here,
Reading books,
Listening to music,
Writing words.
When that final day on earth comes
I will still be here,
As My Spirit will never cease to exist,
Going on to infinity,
And beyond.
- Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) ( Offline)
- Published: June 3rd, 2018 01:31
- Comment from author about the poem: It is OK I don't intend to go yet.
- Category: Reflection
- Views: 63
- Users favorite of this poem: Laura🌻
Comments6
Keep on codging and sweeping majestically Gold. I'll lend ya a broom!
I got to stay, as I got too many songs to sing still. Aww, why people say 'unfortunately!' heehee.
I will Orchi, I will.
This is so beautiful! I think about this a lot, how much more there is do.
I aspire to be the same way as I age.
There will always be books to read music to hear and words to write. ❤️
Thank you HH, that aspiration is a great way to be, age is just a number.
Thanks ANDY ~ FATS WALLER A Gentleman of JAZZ and STYLE in His dress - singing - piano - great icon of JAZZ ! Love the poem - Growing Old gracefully - AMEN - BRIAN
Thanks Brian, well fairly gracefully.
I'll stick around with you Andy
Of course you will Michael, we still have too much to do.
Andy,
A beautiful and inspirational write! The more I read your writings, the better I feel about life in general! Just today, my husband and I were talking about the same subject! We are at a place in our lives where we’re re-evaluating and appreciating our years together! Our children are doing well and we’re very thankful for their successes! If we were to leave this earth today, we’d be fine with that!
Thank you for your daily share! I always look forward to them!
~Laura~
Thank you Laura, so very kind, life is always a pleasure despite its occasional problems.
Awwww Andy I hate to burst your bubble but 70 ain't old............ go have a Piggy Beer.......... that being said, I'm glad you are still here.........
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