AT TWILIGHT

In the gathering twilight of my life 
I have come to realize 
that life is not as complicated 
as I previously imagined.

Things will always be good or bad 
happy or sad
bright or cloudy days 
thoughts that will drift away 
and others that I cannot erase.

Accepting these facts 
in my older years 
allows me to understand 
and enjoy my last days.

Looking back at years gone by 
some reflections 
makes me laugh while others 
brings tears to my eyes,
I even reminisced 
of the times I almost died.

Things do not move me as before
I now live my life like an open-door 
Whatever comes my way 
was supposed to be,
Optimism has made me 
stress-free.

Wilford Barker.