by Helga Gruendler-Schierloh
(Detroit, MI - USA)
Decade One:
You’re learning to grow
and to behave, mostly
‘cause mom told you so.”
Decade Two:
You’re taking big risks
while strutting about
and proving your clout.
Decade Three:
You’re soaring high,
up, up, up and away
into all work and no play.
Decade Four:
You’re settling down
into parental delight
and taking things in stride.
Decade Five:
You’re contemplating
the possible duration
of your current situation.
Decade Six:
You’re eagerly piling
up what you’ve missed
onto a mental bucket list.
Decade Seven:
You’re now investing
some of your wealth
into restoring your health.
And Beyond:
You’re blessed if any
new dawn is your gift
for a long life well-lived.
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