Retired

 

 

A privilege

 

Appreciation of the present,

accelerating pace.

Filled with choices,

Selected with joy.

 

An exploration

 

Revelations of the past,

Unfolding patiently.

Congested with regrets,

Mingled with the treasured.

 

An awareness

 

Consideration of the future,

Recognizing changes.

Savored with wonder,

Enriched with family and friends.

 

The opportunity of aging.



Celebrating Life

 

Spinning, skipping,

Swishing, spiraling,

 

Whirling, twirling,

Twisting, weaving.

 

Piles forming

Against the fence

On the grass.

 

Sun so bright,

An autumn wind's delight.

 

Leaves dancing.

Leaves laughing.

 

From baby buds to graceful greens

To party yellows, reds, and browns.

 

Trees gloriously celebrating

With one last dance

Before winter's unending intermission.

 

Branches alone will then take their lead

Swaying to and fro in the ice and snow.

 

Come spring,

Leaves

Will dance once again

To the lively music of the sun and wind.

 

Celebrate

In all its glory--

The divine, alluring life of the
Tree!