I'm seventy. <br /> <br />I'm vastly overweight and have lost most of my teeth. <br /> <br />I have a problem walking a bit of the distance I use <br />to walk with ease. <br /> <br />My vision can best described as hit and miss. <br /> <br />Hardly a day goes by when some new pain or <br />minor debilitation surfaces. <br /> <br />My digestive system rebels at nearly any abuse <br />such as any spicy foods, alcohol or the thousands <br />of snacks I use to take for granted. <br /> <br />I rarely offer opinions among younger company. <br />It seems rather than taken for wisdom, that <br />the majority of youth seem to think with <br />old age somehow comes with retardation <br />and loss of bodily functions! <br /> <br />I find I have been moved to the margins of society as <br />my invitations have dwindled to those of necessity, <br />i.e. holidays and special occasions. <br /> <br />I'm okay with all of that! <br /> <br />I still have a zest for life, learning and look forward <br />to another day and the excitement of revelations <br />that will be revealed to me. <br /> <br />I have entered rooms of experience that most in <br />life can never envision and never experience. <br /> <br />I have seen the beauty, known the joy and had the <br />love of only the most fortunate of the human race. <br /> <br />The most important choices in my life have proved <br />valid and rooted in decency, belief in god and <br />common sense. <br /> <br />And memories...my god I have thousands <br />I hold so dear. <br /> <br />I have lived my life the way I have wanted. <br /> <br />Regrets? Yes like all I have had some. However, <br />I have be blessed with far more than one <br />has a right to expect in life. <br /> <br />At this time in my life I am humbled by <br />His blessings and truly thankful for <br />all that He has given me. <br /> <br />Each day...I will try to be better. Do better. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />© Joe Fazio<br /><br />(brief renderings) Joe Fazio<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-m-old-fat-toothless-whats-left-plenty/
