Aging body
Growing spirit
Eyes that need glasses
The inner eye still going strong
Ears that may eventually
Not hear as well
But will listen much better than now
A face creased with wrinkles
But ready to face whats ahead
Hands with veins that pop out!
But these hands have been held and caressed
Hair thining and graying with age
On a head held high
Legs as strong as before
Except when I dont treat them right!
These legs have taken me
To so many places near and far
I hope to travel with them for some time
Memory was never my strongest suit
Not much lost there!
You can tease me if you want
Been there, done that, go ahead!
A wrinkle here
A scar there
A testament to a life well-lived
Even the frown lines
On my forehead
I have made peace with
Life is not meant to be easy
Hardships come
But the lessons we learn
Are worth the frown lines
These lines dont diminish beauty
True beautys inside
This body, a vehicle for me
For a short while
Ill take care of it
Nourish it well
But its my spirit
That will live long
Lida Berghuis
February 11th, 2011
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