i age.
...and what are the words one uses to describe a compilation?, works from my entire life?, fifty years of carrying around a yellow pad?, fifty years of writing and rewriting, changing the words, as their meanings change for me?
These pieces are extracted from my book of prose, “50 truths and 50 lies, the first 50 years.” Available Here
i age and i notice most that,
i dream less.
i wish less.
i want less.
i worry less,
and my opinions mean less.
fewer concerns.
and important things
take on new meanings,
like sunsets,
and walks,
and little kids,
and hugging you.
life gets better,
as the years grow shorter.
my spirit often takes off without me,
and when it returns,
i feel enlightened.
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byron gates jr
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VelvetGirl
beautiful.
Byron Gates Jr replied
Just a day in the life of an old/young guy. Thanx for reading…soon…Byron