Living the Aging Life

The things we learn in kindergarten

are things we all need to know.

And if there isn’t kindergarten….

how will kids flourish and grow?

Just shoot any one who bothers you.

Just shoot any one in sight.

Just shoot any one who crosses you.

With a gun, you’re the one who‘s right.

Mother Nature’s had enough

of the species we call ”man.”

She’s going to do away with us

using any means she can.

We haven’t been gentle on the earth.

We’re much more trouble than we’re worth.

Mankind makes Mother Nature cuss…

so she’s clearing out the likes of us.

May’s a month of gaiety,

with blooming shrubs and flowers—

a world of bunnies, birds, and bees

mixed in with fog and showers.

May’s a month of butterflies

with rainbows now and then.

She brightens up a waking world

so summer can come in.

My garden gate is open

signaling welcome to a friend.

If you’d like a cozy visit,

please feel free to step right in.

Cathleen’s yellow iris lifts

her head up to the sky—

shares a glimpse of golden sunshine

with those who pass her by.

Another day is facing me.

I wish I knew what lies ahead.

Should I jump up quite joyfully

or should I just cower in Bed?