GROWING OLD

GROWING OLD

Each one of us has a unique story

Of what it’s like reaching old age

We go from youth to adulthood

Just like a book turn each page

Perhaps the title should be groaning old

Considering all my arthritis pain

I realize it’s necessary for the crops but

I don’t need advance notice of the rain

Here’s a riddle that I’m always quoting

People ask how I feel and how old I am

Well I feel with my hands so how old am I

They ask but do many of them give a damn

One perk I can say about growing old is that

Through it all I’ve really had a wonderful life

Five great daughters and a bunch of grandkids

And best of all a wonderful companion and wife

But the greatest part of growing old is still to come

At some time in the future I’ll get the Lord’s call

One day I’ll even be reunite with my loved ones

So yes I can say growing old is really worth it all