What the Angel Said - Over 50

Life

is not a mountain.

You needn't feel

"Over the hill."

It's more of a plateau.

You're born looking up

looking ahead

to this climb.

You head for the landmarks

you recognize:

Growing, Graduation, Gratification.

Much of what we pursue

is illusion.

With each one dispelled

or realized

we become more than we were,

yet more ourselves.

Our perspective changes

with altitude.

Nothing is as it seemed

when we get there.

Often it is much MUCH

better

than we could ever know.

Now that I have achieved

the journey over the lip

of what can be glimpsed

by those under 50.

I see not a decline

down some other side

but a delightful raising path

towards lovely mystery.

If the Unknown

can be called lovely.

The harsh sun of midday

so suited to the work I had to do

does not penetrate here.

The atmosphere is gentle,

even if unknowns lurk about,

ahead.

Oh there is work to be done

but with urgency removed.

I do not want to eat up miles,

but to savor my steps.

Each stage of life

has its tasks and compensations

and I intend to enjoy 

ALL of mine!

Age is a gift
to those who can
accept it.

You deserve ALL
Good Things, Friend-
That is my wish for
Y O U
                Warmly, cloudia