BEFORE I KICK THE BUCKET
1970 ~ twenty and-nine
first bucket list
I vowed to repeat
every decade thereafter
raising four children in the 60s / 70s
ages two through ten, my list was
(i must confess) probably over-ambitious
"hand's full" is putting it mildly
we made it through the 70s with
flying colors, I forgot the list, focused on
training wheels, music lessons, scouting, sports
special education and graduations
plunged head-first into the 80s
a failed marriage, another kind of bucket list
a return to school, a new career, a different kind of life
decade after decade life went on
I took whatever came my way
living, laughing, thanking, loving
all the way down the yellow brick road ...
not ready for it to end any time soon
Your approach to life will keep you going. You are a wise woman!
ReplyDeleteWhat a full life you've lived with much more to come. So true that when in the moment, no list is required.
ReplyDeleteYes yes yes! I love this joyous poem!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely way to spend a life, no matter what age one happens to be.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful way to review... I especially love the conclusion.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite an accomplishment to live in the moment and find joy in it... it's what most people are striving for.
ReplyDeleteAll on a happy or optimistic note. My life mimics these, not one thing doesn't fit, slightly different order and times. But then I'm older. Thank you for sharing, I believe everything I read here.
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I'm with you. Like New Year's resolutions, I don't make lists anymore (other than grocey!). No lists or resolutions required to take life as it comes. Life each day to the fullest.
ReplyDeleteWise words....you have lived a full and wonderful life. Good for you .....RALL
ReplyDeleteWe made similar journeys, my friend..........I raised four kids as a single mom....busy, happy years......then made some journeys of my own. I love your closing lines. Me, too!!!!! (I especially love the golden road! My memories shine golden, too, at this time of life. We were so - alive!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sumptuous full life you've had, Helen <3 You made me nostalgic for the 90s when I got to that bit! A beautiful read :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, the wise ones take whatever comes their way. More wisdom to you!
ReplyDelete"true confession, with the arrival of 1990
ReplyDeletean epiphany: for years, I'd been living life
front and center, in the moment
no lists required ~ older, wiser"
Excellent, Helen!