ODE TO DONE THAT

I beat the erasers
Filled the ink wells,
Got to school early
Heard the loud bells.

I’ve saved used grease
In big tin cans
Gave the war effort
My aluminum pans.

I’ve waited too long
For silk hose to appear
Made seam lines down my legs
When the Japs seemed to near.

I met a great guy
Who worked off his butt
Savings Sundays
So he could putt.

We put money in envelopes
For doctors, for rent
Carefully held on to
Every red cent.

I’ve reared my children
As best I could
Gave from my heart
And hope I did good.

I’ve walked on beaches
On wondrous isles
Been on cruises
Covered thousands of miles.

I sloshed over a glacier
Seen the world from sky high
And who could be
More lucky than I?

I’ve been to China
And even Tibet
What an experience
I did really get.

I’ve been to Israel
The Wailing Wall
Planted trees
To grow green and tall.

Portugal, France
And also Spain
But never felt it
Rain on the Plain.

Santorini, Mikonos
And Crete
Much too exciting
To try to beat.

Turkey, Italy
Oh where we went
And guess what I did
Letters I sent

I’ve given parties
And loved to Twist
But dancing close
I can’t resist.

I’ve had homes and clothes
Hubby supplied wealth
But most of all
I’ve had my health.

I’ve learned a lot
My mind keeps growing
It’s filling up
Without my knowing.

I’ve been able and strong
Could even lead
And oh, how fantastic
It is to read.

Still again, I’d rather write
But then again
What good
Is hind sight?

So now as the days
Dwindle down to a few
I think back
Send my thoughts to you.