It’s my birthday next week – Patricia Kling for St. Patrick’s Day – so Lisa asked me to write some perspective. I never claim to be a poet but I sometimes get inspired to write in a rhyming scheme. So here goes:
There are memories, and people, and things to record
My full mind can contain them no more
There is music, and dancing of those from before
Who taught me the worth of this bountiful lore
There is constant new change and insights galore
Mistakes to improve and late thoughts to explore
There were lessons for growth that I should have known…
Never use two flat tires in storms that have blown
With an uncharged cell phone
There are books to be read, plans to be made
Words to be heard and thanks to be said
There will always be trust for those near me to love…
Most truly the wisest: my good Lord above.
As Browning quoted Rabbi Ben Ezra:
“Grow old along with me; the best is yet to be”
My husband, Shelly, and I will be celebrating our 36th Wedding Anniversary on St.Patrick’s Day, and will be celebrating by visiting KITCHEN KETTLE (and Lancaster) on Sat. March 20th..Couldn’t think of a “tastier” way to mark our special occasion…
Looking forward to seeing you this weekend. Are you staying with us at the Inn at Kitchen Kettle? If not, at least stop by and ask for Pat. her birthday is St. Patrick’s Day so you can celebrate together!