Reminiscence

How did I run time so fast?
Year one, two?now 70 waiting for the last
So it was I all the way
Since I was born year 1932 14th of May

I find myself in the eyes of my grandson
So long since I laughed like little Branson
His world is full of beauty and its timeless
Adventure in his eyes for the wild and the tame-less

Then came my youthful years
With splendour, care-freeness and fears
It never lasted for so long
When I realized I was no more so strong

How swift the time pace
Now I find myself in this place
Unsure of the feeling inside
Should I stand a man full of pride?

It would have been different without Rebecca
Commitment couldn't get much better
She turned my world around
She's the treasure that I found

If I was given another chance
Would I change the plans?
Would I hesitate to say no?
Would give it another go?

Did I consider the important things?
Was I lost in the temptations that life brings?
Did I give my best and leave the rest?
Did I make a jest of life and was left with the worst?

What is my legacy?
What symbolises my life's legitimacy?
What is my philosophy?
Would I cherish the biography?

Was I a good neighbour?
Is there any truth I didn't favour?
Did I look out for people's benefit?
Did I selfishly consider only my profit?

As I ponder for answers
I discover what truly matters
I need to live in the present
Not to be reminiscent but resilient
My last breath edges closer
But there is no need to be sober
I hope to lie beneath the good man's grave
To be remembered as someone kind and brave.