Friday, March 28, 2008

What am I at sixty-five?

What am I at Sixty-five?

Less than I once dreamed...more than I once feared

Habitue' of several 'Greasy Spoons'- patronized by lonely men

Respected (mostly) by my peers

Escapee from a prior life of two jobs and constant running

A helper -- a problem-solver

Free at last from certain youthful doubts and demons

Healthy (mostly) and admiring the courage of those who went before me

A loving father and brother

not without a certain restless yearning

In love with my house and garden

A 'Fool of books'

Excited by the possibilities of each new day

Still dreaming

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