When I Was A Boy... Poem by Kate Bauer

When I was a boy, I sat and thought about
What would change when I grew old.
Would I sit on the porch with my old dog,
Bo or go to the store and shop?
Would I spend some time with my
Grandkids or wife or would I not have any at all?

Now that I am old and grey, I have come to
Realize what is important.
I have my family and I have my health and
That is all I can be thankful for.
My old dog, Bo is gone now and yes, my
Wife is, too.
So, now all I can do is sit and think about
What I used to do.