Open Spirit

The older I get, the more tired I become

and it doesn’t help that society can sometimes confuse

optimism with inexperience

or cheer with distraction

but I know who I am

and who I can be

after all, I must be doing something right

because people of all ages

have found my presence fulfilling and my words wise

the wrong people will always find something wrong with you

so keep that hope

and joy

because that is what makes your life