My Child Don’t feel sorry for me at 94

My child please don't feel sorry for me at 94.

You see my heart will fade one day. 

Why because many are the regrets

Of the past for the things I did not do

Places I should have gone which I choose not to

The days of my youth spent fruitlessly

Time spent with nature when young 

and strong doing the wrong things

Ignorance gave me no insights of true value

I thought I had the world in my hand facing foes and friends

As old age sets in and time does not permit me to do the

The things I would like to do, I'v come to realize how foolish I was.

Singing the songs I once love so much,

Their meaning now faded with age

Having no respect for time and space

Taking for granted that life belongs to me

Bur now in my old age at 94 I recognize the difference

Lying here on my back in bed reflection on the past

And could not see the future, of what fool am I

That moment truly brought me to my knees in humility

Recognizing how valuable life is when almost too late

Now my child don’t feel sorry for me

Instead render your heart to the master

While your are strong and young

Let him pour out his kindness on you

Then my old age spirit will go home

Rejoicing knowing that you have come

To know and love in your youthful days

The Beloved one that I have found in my old age.