Category Archives: Aging

Senior Citizen

Posted on April 8, 2021 by oldmainer
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Life’s Windows

Posted on February 11, 2019 by oldmainer

In youth I looked at life through my front window Everything was new and unexplored Expectations flowed like rushing water Nothing that I viewed could be ignored Paths untested prompted me to venture Inhale the fragrance of discovery Taste the … Continue reading →

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Like A Willow

Posted on May 12, 2014 by oldmainer

Like a willow in the wind Life moves without direction Responding to a subtle nudge From the hand of choice Guided by conviction Coaxed by opportunity Hardened by failure Heartened by success Without intervention Destinations unfold Where will it all … Continue reading →

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Just A Volunteer

Posted on January 2, 2014 by oldmainer

Might you be her son, she asked Each week I see you here Oh no, she’s not my Mom I said I’m just a volunteer Do you know how much she waits For the day that you arrive How she … Continue reading →

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