I'm seventy.

I'm vastly overweight and have lost most of my teeth.

I have a problem walking a bit of the distance I use
to walk with ease.

My vision can best described as hit and miss.

Hardly a day goes by when some new pain or
minor debilitation surfaces.

My digestive system rebels at nearly any abuse
such as any spicy foods, alcohol or the thousands
of snacks I use to take for granted.

I rarely offer opinions among younger company.
It seems rather than taken for wisdom, that
the majority of youth seem to think with
old age somehow comes with retardation
and loss of bodily functions!

I find I have been moved to the margins of society as
my invitations have dwindled to those of necessity,
i.e. holidays and special occasions.

I'm okay with all of that!

I still have a zest for life, learning and look forward
to another day and the excitement of revelations
that will be revealed to me.

I have entered rooms of experience that most in
life can never envision and never experience.

I have seen the beauty, known the joy and had the
love of only the most fortunate of the human race.

The most important choices in my life have proved
valid and rooted in decency, belief in god and
common sense.

And memories...my god I have thousands
I hold so dear.

I have lived my life the way I have wanted.

Regrets? Yes like all I have had some. However,
I have be blessed with far more than one
has a right to expect in life.

At this time in my life I am humbled by
His blessings and truly thankful for
all that He has given me.

Each day...I will try to be better. Do better.



© Joe Fazio

(brief renderings) Joe Fazio

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