Reflections in my Life

Fifty-two years I have reached today

It doesn’t feel over forty, But the hair gives me away

My kids are all married and have lives of their own

It’s strange to ponder; soon they’ll have kids of their own

As I reflect on my life and the things I have done

The things left unfinished; things still yet to come

I’ve accomplished much in my time on this earth

But as I look back, I wonder if I’ve given my life’s worth

I caught a hook on a Carrier landing at sea

And worked on the jets, hard to believe that was me

I’ve restored antique cars, and spent time on the track

Worked as pit crew in Daytona what a great rush was that

I’ve built motors for cars that went really fast

I’ve even survived a nasty car crash

I’ve written two novels with three more in store

Song lyrics and poems, and I’m working on more

I’ve built soap box cars for my son to race

He went to Akron Ohio and in the top 20 placed

I’ve learned guitar and Bass, and Dulcimer too

Sang in great choirs, and played on a world tour

I’ve built book shelves and bunk beds with a nautical theme

Cribs for the church, and more as my family needs

But I wonder what will I in my legacy leave

What memories will remain when others think about me

My life is half over, and I’ve still half to live

Still more to accomplish and I have more to give

But when they at last lay my body to rest

And I stand before God and the ultimate test

What I’ve done here on earth, will not matter a lot

The things that I’ve done, and the ones I have not

Years will pass as will the memories of me

But the choices I made will determine eternity

SA Lawrence©