Happy Age Poems

I watch the days roll by and my vision explodes in the sky, morning and noon is merging in one and my energy is spilling...

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We were vacationing in the state of
palm trees and seashore in September's
mild loveliness.
Me, a sexagenarian widow,
hobbled by arthritis in my knees.
As my family enjoyed the...

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No one only her eyes 
Glimmer beyond the sunlight 
Rays of hope still present 
She faintly smile 
May my happy days come?
She question herself multiple...

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The ramblings of an old man. Whose years have seen what this life is. Whose eyes have seen the cold man and felt his passing...

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Old Harry, Hungry

Elder Harry was happy
Excited to eat, like a child versus old
Cookie was first stuffed, eagerly eating

Following was rest of his dinner
Pasta, was told

First,...

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The Indian elephant


I knew of an Indian elephant who worked at a circus 
on an act where unhappy animals sit up and beg 
and sad...

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This was inspired by: Mike Gentile 
His poem is entitled : Confessions Of A Youngster, At Heart

Whoever thought one day I'd let my hair go...

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I swore I’d never let myself get old
           That time and I would always be...

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Time oh time, won’t you please
Speed up!  Bring summer - time to run and play!
Let me grow into a man - no time to...

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Happiness is 

I this what I wanted, writing for no one in particular 
a few readers here and a few readers there
happiness is in what...

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I looked out the window, what a sight.
A Cocky a crow, a Magpie all sitting on the bench looking towards me.
Suddenly the Cocky squawked what...

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("Mrs. It Dances Through It", 2014, original pen and ink)

Turning Point - Coming of Age - Acceptance at Last

Finally at age 65 I reach a...

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The Time Machine

Graying hair and aching knees
It’s time for a drive among hills and trees 
There is magic encased in a Chevy V-8
Gotta take a...

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When I was growing up
I was so struck by the beauties
I Saw on TV and in magazines
I became obsessed with thinking about them
One day I'll...

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These lines were written for a contest about aging on another poetry site. They do not reflect my attitude about the process, nor should you...

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