Senior Moments and Memories
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Overview
Now that I am a senior citizen I decided to write some poetry about the lives of many seniors. Our memories are something we treasure. If we have been able to spend time with our grandchildren, then those memories are such a job. We hope we have impacted the lives of our children, grandchildren and even friends in a wonderfully, positive way.
Most of us have our aches and pains, but we persevere through each day. Certainly we have made mistakes, but we have learned from them. We trust God to the very end of our lives, which allows us to live with that joy.
Memories
Becoming a senior citizen is great
It means we survived good and bad
See the wrinkles when we smile
Seniors have no reason to be sad
We have arthritis in our backs
We feel aches as we rise to stand
Closer to the end of life these days
This doesn’t stop our daily plan
Wrinkles imply wisdom gained
Grandchildren to spoil we found
Cooking supper while we stand
Family is then gathered all around
Mistakes were made, just a few
Lessons we learned to not repeat
We learn to trust our God always
Until our long life is thus complete
Senior friends are a treasure
Each grandchild more than a friend
Never wasting any opportunity
We know we are nearing the end
Gramma is the glue for the family
She guides each person with a nod
Over the years many sweet memories
Roar to the end of life praising God
We have enjoyed life in many ways
Our precious memories we hold tight
Life has been good most of the time
We live our lives until we see glorious light
Acrostic Poem
Senior citizens have gained wisdom
Every mistake gave us a lesson
No regrets weigh us down
In every moment there is love
Over time we did our best
Reaching the end with no regrets
Alan Jackson - The Older I Get
© 2022 Pamela Oglesby