As I Near My Autumn Days
by Marie Elena
As I near my autumn days,
I think of all I have not experienced.
No trips abroad.
No vacation home.
No award-winning book.
No fame.
No second-glance beauty.
I think of all I have not experienced.
Yet, let the autumn leaves summon,
For I am content to sit side-by-side,
In dappled sunlight or soaking rain.
(c) Marie Elena Good, 2012
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Love that last stanza. The photo is appropriate for this poem. Good match.
Thank you!
Love this
Thank you, Jane!
“… and she has chosen what is better…”
❤
Wonderfully written. Perfect finale. We must be appreciative of the sun and rain. I loved this.
Thanks so much.
Wonderfully wise life review, dear Marie.
Coming from such a wise and wonderful heart, that means a great deal.
Let’s face it. We don’t need all of those things you mentioned.
Absolute truth, Sheryl!
Lovely. It seems to be a theme today, this autumn of our years.
Thank you!