The memories many; moments come flooding back.
There’s nary a thing in this life, I ever lacked.
I’ve loved and lived, as every man should,
With joys and sorrows, both grim and good.

Life’s twists and turns, I’d’ve never guessed,
Humbled and grateful; I am immensely blessed.
May the Lord walk before me where’er I go;
Keep my kids faithful, and help them to grow.

It’s getting dark; it’s getting late,
The flames turn to embers; my bed awaits.
I’ll arise on the ’morrow, for a new day awaits
Til my time is done, and my steps abate.
These are the things I contemplate,
As the years slip by, and I turn 58.

-Page, Arizona, September 30th, 2023.