Living the Aging Life

The sun lifts o’er the Cascade peaks

to smile on the world below.

Rivers, forests, fields and cities

wake up in a golden glow.

Love’s a soft and gentle thing

to ease one’s soul along.

And love’s a mighty force of power

to help one’s heart be strong.

I’m lifted up on angel wings.

A soul at peace.  A heart that sings.

Our country’s free of missile strikes—

of bombs, and blasts, and tanks.

No armies occupy our soil.

For this, we give our thanks.

There’s lots of love still to be found

in a world that’s full of woe.

It’s up to ev’ry one of us

to help love thrive and grow.

Sometimes a soul needs chicken soup

to chase the lows away.

This ode is meant as chicken soup

to ease your day today.

I count my blessings

and I wonder why

the whole wide world’s

not as lucky as I.

I wish I had a fairy

who would help with what I need.

What I need a fairy for is:

Work outside and weed.

I need a Happy Fairy to

support me in my yard.

‘Cuz with a Happy Fairy

gardening would be less hard.

My garden gate is open…

and perhaps it is the wind….

but I think it is the fairies

who decided to come in.

May this day bring joy to you –

your steps be sure and strong.

May the path stretch broad and clear –

and, in your heart:  a song.