As I age
I come to realise
How firm foundations
Have upheld my life
My mother’s love
My father’s care
My siblings
Even my dog’s kind stare
Are all supporting me
Even now
I live alone
But happy here
I read I write
Enjoy a beer
I am blessed in my son
And grandsons fine
I have come through darkness
See sunshine
Sorrow shall not win
Let’s make that clear
In the morning
Life begins
Slowly getting
On my pins
What to do today
A gospel thing
Write uplifting messages
Others fear dark presages
Bring a light to bear
On this short day
Brian Fahy
22 September 2022
Erris Poetry 