Most goals set in my youth are realized
And closing in on eighty, that is good.
Perhaps the time has passed for long-range plans.
There are still books to write and plays to see,
Folks to hang out with and a blog to tend.
A few things I may teach and more to learn.
I’d like to know that what I’ve done will last;
A child reads a book great-great-grandma wrote
And journals inspire stories yet untold.
Who says you’re a “non-poet”? No one but you! I especially like the line, “Perhaps the time has passed for long-range plans.” Amen, amen. loveP
Happy Birthday!
Dot, I agree with Pat. Your post is poetic. I enjoyed it. Hope your birthday was happy and that many blessings show up for you!
Love that!
Happy Birthday!! Old is just a state of mind, right? Unfortunately my “state” IS old, but, it’s a good life! Get out there and celebrate yours!