An old timer
on his birthday
in order
to be happy
and contented
doesn't need much
A warm attic
a rocking chair
or Lazy Boy
a noisy norther
blowing outside
And always
good pure water
in an insulated glass
with ice cubes galore
Give him a good book
about Alaska
or Cowboys, or
the Sea
and
a hot cuppa decaf
or a cold Diet Pepsi
Or maybe his ancient
hunting boots for
new leather laces
and some leather balm
Or an old beloved fishing
reel, loyal companion
of the years, to be
taken apart and oiled
and repaired
Another thing, bring him his
collection of worn
pocket knives---all to be
sharpened
The old timer "birthday boy"
will love a box of
old Kodak photos of
friends and events
from by-gone times
He will be much-pleased
if he has his worn
Bible close by
and his hymn book
from a thousand
church services
Throw a friendly quilt
over him
then just slip away
and leave him
he will likely doze the
doze of peace
and contentment
After all, old timers have
seen it all
They are much much wiser
than others
know
And they are not much picky
about earthly things
anymore.
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Mil has had a fine birthday....
BE made banana nut muffins
We bought two quarts of
New Mexico Enchilada Soup
at Savory Fair and a big baguette
which was all ot-of-this mundo!
Tomorrow it's steak and lobster
at OUTBACK!
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BY MIL
31 Jan 2017
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