On Being 80+

I think I have entered

the prime of my life -

getting beyond four score years

makes me thankful

for what has gone before

and anxious for what is to come -

not anxious 'fearful,' anxious 'happy.'

Perhaps I've done something right -

doing unto others, et cetera,

reading more, absorbing more.

I find most things interesting

especially if called by Thespis

and fine tuned by Sondheim.

Gray hair may be limiting

but I'm learning to use

age and gray to make this prime time

palatable as possible -

so far I'm enjoying the ride.

(c)Beverley Isaksen

from I'm Not Leaving Yet, 2007