Remember

As the tree loose its leaves in winter and hibernation draws closer And the clock of time speeds towards the end of my life I hope you will be patient with me Understanding that old age slows you down Steals your eyesight Consumes your senses Tarnishes your pride Diminishes your spirit Break your self-respect Leaving you broken and worthless So my dear child remember In case I smash a saucer Or spill tea all over the kitchen floor Here’s hoping you will be sympathetic Remembering that old people are sensitive And when you whisper you love me And it looks as though I am staring into space Remember old age has taken my hearing so don’t call me deaf Be caring always and remember to ask me to write it down I am sorry my child that I had to grow old And could no longer walk along the shores of the beach with you Holding your hands and watching you play in the sand Time has stolen the best of me But as the breath of life fades from me I want you to know that you and your sisters was the best thing that ever happened to me.