Janice Canerdy Poet Acrostic

Are These My Golden Years

Arthritis dictates much of what I do,
Relenting sometimes, though. Then I will be
Elated as I feel my strength renew,

Take walks pain-free and do, with energy,
Housework without completely wearing out.
Each week I see more wrinkles and gray hair. 
Sometimes my mirror makes me want to shout~~
Enough complaints! At least, my head’s not bare.

My bathroom trips are more than in the past.
Young people, I know you don’t understand!
						
 
Glad my home’s small, so I can get there fast.				
On outings, restrooms are in high demand.
Last year the doc increased my BP med.
Decaf might help, but caffeine’s such a good
Elixer. It clears cobwebs from my head.
NO caffeine makes folks eat more than they should!   

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Year’s end approaches. Thoughts of coming days  
Excite me. More than ever, love of friends
And family sustains me. God, I praise.
Redeemed, I’m Heaven-bound when life here ends.
So, I conclude there’s GOLD in life’s late phase.

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Bj Legros Kelley June 28, 2023 at 1:12 PM Getting older is hard, and the young just can't comprehend, and that's ok, so glad they can't relate, I couldn't when I was young. Isn't it wonderful though to have the hope of God in the wearing down of time, and the wearing down of these earthly tents?! I do understand where you are coming from, though happily I don't have arthritis. l have been having problems with my left foot and could hardly get around a couple weeks ago, thankful for a great doctor. I love your message, great poem! Janice Canerdy July 4, 2023 at 11:27 AM Thanks so much for this great response, BJ. Thank God, I can still take my walks--just not as fast or as far now! :-) Janice