AN OLD MAN’S SAGA

AN OLD MAN’S SAGA


It is true that I am old
But don’t think I am senile.
Take from me that it is true
I am mentally agile.

My hand may just shake a bit
But my thought is yet steady.
To face newer challenges
I am even now ready.

When I render you advice
It is not a criticism
Although the young view it as
My judgmental cataclysm.

Make your hay while the sun shines;
Take from me while I can give.
It will not last forever;
Yes, one day I will not live.


* Written in abcb, 7-7-7-7 format.

M C Gupta
17 June 2007