Seasons of the year <br />Make one’s memory clear <br />Of events favorable in the past <br />While sorrow’s are but trying ghost. <br /> <br />Welcome the coming season <br />With “come what may”, within reason <br />For as sure as the sun arrises <br />We’ll have some surprises <br />And welcome with open arms <br />Nature, as she displays her many charms. <br /> <br />When the ravages of old age <br />Extracts a physical and mental wage <br />Even then we’ll toast by the winter fire <br />And savor the chestnuts of yore.<br /><br />Sidi J. Mahtrow<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-considering-lew-webster-s-old-age/