Living the Aging Life

Protesters stormed the Capitol.

The President cheered their way.

For the United States of America,

it was our Awful Day.

The Virus deaths keep climbing

 at an escalating rate.

The vaccine holds out promise,

but that promise is too late.

I don’t know why the caged bird sings,

or why there’s sudden laughter.

I don’t know what the future holds

or if there’s life hereafter.

I don’t know why the virus came…

put mankind to the test.

I only know each day I rise

and try to do my best.

Our economy’s built on buying stuff

which means we never will get enough.

Bank statements show how much we’re owing.

Garbage dumps are overflowing

Robo Callers hunt and hound us.

Sleek advertising swirls around us.

They want us to buy the newest and latest

and toss the stuff they claim will date us.

We rent new units  just for storing

extra junk that we’re ignoring.

Economists wring their hands with woe

when we don’t buy, don’t shell out dough.

Buying’s become the mark of success,

the measurement of our happiness.

But, there’s never a chance for a moment’s peace

when we’re straining to buy the latest release.

Getting up on the Wrong Side of the Bed

is a Very Bad Thing to Do.

All beds should come with pre-markings

so we’re not always muddling through.

We do not know what’s coming tomorrow.

Maybe it’s joy.

Maybe it’s sorrow.

We do not know what lies ahead.

Maybe it’s wonder.

Maybe it’s dread.

Each of us does just the best that we can.

That’s what’s required of Every Man.

The Virus is Killing around the globe

in every town and city.

It Kills with rank impunity,

….  no mercy and no pity.

The Virus Kills with deadly intent.

It’s Killing every minute.

The Virus seems set on Killing the world

and everyone who’s in it.

The Seahawks won another game.

What a pleasant surprise!

The vagaries of football

are a lot to analyze…

But, in this time of COVID,

they made a spot of fun.

Our local team was playing,

and, then. our Home Team Won!

I made meatballs for my supper

and my meatballs are Quite Yummy.

They give pleasure to my taste buds

and they satisfy my tummy.