Graciously Aging

I'm blissful with blest matured certainty! Growing well is wondrous reality I welcome with glowing serenity As my steps are now ushered to this stage Delightfully showing blest advantage. I'm rejuvenated with transformation to fly! Knowing signs of aging I can’t defy My hair does agree and never deny Though covered with dye so age-truth may hide Memory lapses confirm mind has tried. I'm transformed with advancement for God's name! To grow old graciously is my heart’s aim Embracing aging’s beauty without shame Midst wrinkles are mirth-filled smile prevailing While blurred eyes hinder not prayer-calling. I'm jubilant with progress-triumph's delight! Grateful to God for life’s grow*-go-glow height I choose to grow old, doing what is right Optimizing faith, love and kindness best Sharing Christ’s goodness and peace to the rest. *2Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. May 5, 2023 Edited on June 26, 2023 2nd place, "Whatever happened to "Jordan'" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Miranda Hawley; judged on 7/15/2023 for the entry "Graciously Maturing Jordan."