A Good Gps

I’m recalling how
intelligent my father
became, as he grew 
older; things he said
one day just seemed
to make sense to me.
And when he was
really old, he told
me: “Son, don’t ever
get old...” then he
smiled, and began
a new journey some
day I will follow.

Of course, old is
different for everyone:
many born in war-torn
countries, or those raised
in urban ghettos never
have a chance to be young.
So, old is sort of where
they start—which may
be why, some people
born to poverty, if they
finally make it out,
begin to work their
way backwards; 
becoming foolish with
their money, and self 
destructive with their time…

I guess, in the end
what really matters is
not where one comes
from, but where one
is...which is why,
in our modern society,
a good GPS is a wise
investment….
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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January 26, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Yes... Its all about the direction and navigating it... Great poem Joe.
DiMino Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 7:31 PM
Thank you, Si; have a great evening!
Laurie Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 5:59 PM
Hello Joe … plenty of really good points you make Joe - well done - Lindsay
DiMino Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 6:34 PM
Thank you so much, Lindsay; my dad was a pretty sharp old dude. Blessings my friend!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:29 AM
You are a prolific writer. You give one much to ponder and delight the reader every time!
DiMino Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 6:41 PM
Thank you Kim. Have a very beautiful evening my friend!!
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