July 1986

a score and five I’ve lived

of the three and ten I have

one third of life has passed me by

and before me lies the downhill slide

too near at hand it seems

I’ve walked this world of sand and stone

ever and again I’ve turned

a flight of fancy, a glint of sun

a distant voice that’s called me on

Two thirds left and fit to spend

I’ve not ventured out on limbs

or climbed the pathway to the stars

I’ll never be a king of men

and in daring win their praise

Upon the earth and in my heart

I’ve sung my song to God

I’ve laughed and loved and smiled and cried

and held many a friendly hand

I’ll hold many a friendship more

It’s true I’ll never tread the moon

or journey past the skies

still I’m a blessed man

I’ve love, I’ve God, I could ask no more

And if many pathways I’ll never walk

or many cities never see

at least "I’ve seen their signs"

and that will be enough

A line from “Kate and Allie”