The Glory Of Life

Come sit by the fire... let's reminisce

About this and that, about what makes us sing

Watching a robin take its first flight

Or a squirrel scurrying up a tree

The sun coming out from behind the clouds

The gentle breeze blowing the leaves in autumn

The gentle snow flakes softly falling in winter

Covering the ground like a warm blanket

Or is it the laughter of a baby

The purring of a kitten

The sound of cows mooing in the field

The twinkling stars on a warm summer's eve

A shooting star

The hum of the city

Which tells us we're one of many

Enjoying life on this amazing planet of ours

The roar of a jet engine

Taking people away on a happy vacation

The sound of a marching band

The smile on the cashiers face

As she wishes you to have a great day

So many images throughout life

Remind us how amazing it is to be alive

To experience these simple pleasures

To conjure up these amazing vignettes

Of the wonders we see and feel every day

I still remember my very first day at school

That was seventy-three years ago

But it's just like it was yesterday

Attending my very first baseball game

And none other than Jackie Robinson

Playing second base for the Montreal Royals

In his very first professional game

I could go on and on but as I age

My memory is not as reliable as it once was

Memories are wonderful to try to hold on to

To look back on a life filled with happiness and joy

Of course, there were some sad times

But they were far outnumbered

By just the simple pleasures we all experience

My life has been amazing!