To some, their youth was just sublime. <br />Then age crept up and over time <br />Their joy then faded with the years <br />As body changes led to fears. <br /> <br />Their days are spent rememb’ring when... <br />They long to see their youth again. <br />For those whose youth was filled with strife, <br />Their autumn years are best in life. <br /> <br />Now their retirement Is here, <br />Old age is far from what they fear. <br />Time now to enjoy and savour <br />Their rewards for past times labour. <br /> <br />It’s time to spread their wings and fly, <br />To enjoy God’s gifts ‘fore they die.<br /><br />Connie Marcum Wong<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/amber-autumn-sonnet/
