Aging Grace

UNSUPPORTED CODE Aging Grace UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE As we grow older, our parents arrive first. UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE We pray for the best and plan for the worst. UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE Old photos, young faces we barely recognize, UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE save something familiar in their smiles and their eyes. UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE The pillars of strength we worshiped when small, UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE grow fragile and forgetful under sweaters and shawls. UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE We cling to their dignity more than they do themselves, UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE as their passage to heaven brushes too close to hell. UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE We’d gladly carry that burden, if only we could. UNSUPPORTED CODE UNSUPPORTED CODE They say only “I love you, my life has been good.” UNSUPPORTED CODE