When Life On Earth Could End Up Soon! Poem by Dr John Celes

Now at the fag-end of my life,
Afraid I am, no one's with me!
Not ev'n my spouse or any child,
Relative, friend or neighbor one.

Gone are my youth and adulthood;
My energy is not the same;
The zeal and verve, will-pow'r have left;
My frame can barely stand or walk!

Though full of wisdom, experience,
Fear fills my mind, heart, soul by stealth;
My days are numbered upon earth;
Have I well served my birth's purpose?

My health is ebbing fast with time;
I'm slow, with failing memory;
I seldom smile and rarely laugh;
The grave's whisper so nigh, I hear!

Yet, I am thankful to my God;
He wrought His miracles on me;
His mercies came and spared His rod;
My gaze is on eternity!
Copyright by Dr John Celes 17-09-2023