Jun Abines

Jun Abines
Frankfurt, Germany

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

LIFE BEGINS AT 40...

       They all said life begins at forty
       If this is true why is it I feel so empty
       Though I begin to understand the essence of life
        I learned the wisdom to select the battles to fight

       With thinning hairs and aging skin I look so old
       Yet my maturity and confidence is getting bold
       My strong legs and sharp mind are slowly waning
I'm glad my patience and wisdom are at least growing

Hypertension and arthritis are slowly surfacing
I now wake up very early in the morning
If this is the life they are really talking
Then I agree in life I'm just beginning

My goal now is no longer getting famous and wealthy
I am contented with what I have as long as I'm healthy
I no longer insist my idea to avoid sorts of argument
I gain friendship by action not with words or statement

One day if I get very lucky
I'll write a book when I reach sixty
For now I'll just enjoy working and writing poems
While my kids are still very young and growing. Bow!

By: 
Jun Abines

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