Dreaded Thoughts

Together since our teens So many decades together Keeper of each other’s hearts Through calm and stormy weather We have conquered this life together And all that came our way Through all life’s up and downs By each other’s side we stayed Now in our senior years No longer working for the man Life is at its ultimate True freedom has just began As an older person I view life more preciously For the first time ever I’m aware of longevity Still so in love Blessed and happy with my family Yet now I get fleeting moments of dread As a sense of fear randomly visits me I’m fearful as time goes by With impending years This life and those I love so much Will change and slowly disappear It’s not a constant thought Just a few minutes of awful dread Usually in the dark of night It rears it’s ugly head It isn’t a fear of dying Just a fear of inevitable change I want this wonderful life I have To always stay the same My life appreciation has grown with age Accompanied by inner peace I only wish that fearful thought Would leave my mind and cease!