Two thirds of a century spent

Let's say 30 years to go

and I knew I had them all

Little incentive to change my ways

How about 20 years?

Lots of time, don't want to think about it

And 10?

Maybe time to develop a plan

(Big time reflection on the meaning of life)

Now the mental countdown

Each year closer

(time to get right with the Almighty)

Each month closer.

Feeling tense.

One month left, affairs in order

(I think the family reunion planned next month
is nothing more than coincidence)

One day to go, Oh my God (literally)

please forgive me for my errant ways

One hour remains, family hold my hand

I love you so

One minute, be strong, be brave

One second, Dear God.--

Time out, replay backwards

because you do not really know.

Jim Norausky

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/how-long-to-go/