~61~ Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Sometimes I do admit...
That I will soon be 61!
Both stunned and appreciative,
What God has done.
To allow me to live!
And how Much God has given,
To my life as it is!

I have to admit,
I am having more fun!
And can't imagine being a young kid today.
Especially the way they have no regard or respect.
And few realize living without needless things to collect,
Is okay and accepted!
Getting this concept of excessive greed,
From those responsible for them!
And what to feed their curiosities.

These brilliant minds that have gone astray...
Don't reflect yesterday's innocent children!
And it's difficult seeing them as the men and women,
They are today.
With their demands to be approached that way!

And seeing this all from a perspective of age.
Like a fine wine gets better,
If longer on the vine it stays!

I get up in the morning,
With thankfulness and praise.
And relaying to God in a voice often raised!
'THANK YOU GOD THAT I AM NOT TOTALLY CRAZED! '

I say 'Amen! ' and pass my peace...
Hoping I show I'm not confined by defeat.
I am not ready to leave to be buried six feet deep!
And surprisingly,
Those thoughts never come to me!
I imagine that's because I am not trying to repeat,
My youth!
It's tiring to see those of my age in that pursuit!

Thank You God for allowing me...
To be clear of mind,
And happy to be 'almost' 61.
With a vibrancy felt each day that comes!