On Aging:

by Claudio Alegre
August 31st, 2010

ON AGING

I want to age naturally and unconcerned, with memories of my boys and my wife,

… as if everything occurred just yesterday, which is usually the case, but I want to remember anyway!

I want to age wise and scathed, with battle scars but intact faith.

Beaten, weak and tired, but learned and unafraid.

I know a long time from today I’ll take meds, drink ensure and wear diapers … Again!

I’ll be helped, fed and bathed … but I’ll be ready!

Beaten, weak and tired, but learned and unafraid.

I’d like to stay sharp so when an act of kindness occurs

I can say -Thanks! …and to a cruel act say -I’m still here!

Beaten, weak and tired, but learned and unafraid.

So it’s funny that when the times comes most of the care we’ll receive will come from people that are most likely yet to be born.

Of course our kids and grandchildren will be there, but even all that love can’t change diapers … that my friends, might be left to others.

So be kind to strangers, weirdos and social inadequates. Have nice thoughts toward those that aren’t even around yet … ’cause chances are, we are gonna need them!