On My 78th Birthday

Today’s my birthday, I’m 78
At least I’m good, if not quite great.
Parts of me are somewhat flabby
The rest of me is not too shabby.
I’m upright, moving, still alive 
All quite a feat, means I’ve survived. 
Many are not in a very good state
Some passed through the pearly gate
Or are not well and doing poorly.
Perhaps their lives are lacking sorely.
I’m very grateful; say thanks most days
Then go about my usual ways.
Each day is a new blank page
I try to fill it, kind and sage.

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