My Steps Slow
My steps slow, but my mind is young yet
it thinks of many things to say, to do
my mind races as it always has done
it’s my body that can’t keep up now
My steps slow, though I am young at heart
I find laughter and joy in the simplest things
From the blue in the sky, to the wind whistling by
A simple ‘hello’, a smile cast my way
My steps slow, my imagination grows
Dreams still hold fascination, hope, belief
The colors vivid, bold, beautiful
Nothing faded or grey in this world
My steps slow, I am no longer in a rush
I’ve done what I had to, now it’s time to do what I want to
I read, I paint, I write, I enjoy my time
As it grows shorter, I learn to enjoy it more
My steps slow, time rushes by
More aches, more pains, but I don’t mind
As I am still alive, still breathing, still moving
My mind forever young, my heart not far behind
My steps slow, they may falter some,
They may even need help now and then
As long as I am making those steps
I will love this life and all those steps that I’ve made
Life, Love & Strength 
Lovely poem, Jackie. As long as we’re all still stepping, we’re okay xxx
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Thank you Dianne, and so true. xxx
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Oh my dear Jackie I believe we are in the same place. I posted this on FB the other day I hope the link comes through. 🙂
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It did indeed come through and yup, we haven’t grown up and we don’t have to! 🙂
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Such a positive attitude Jackie is such a great trait to have. Then again didn’t slow and steady win the race?
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I believe it did Michael. Thank you
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My sister knows exactly how I feel. I’m going to save this as my inspiration on those days I feel the frustrations with my body
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I may have to do the same! Thanks Lois.
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What a wonderful poem Jackie. Yes, the body moves more slowly and so does the mind sometimes as we age. But we get to stand in the moment and embrace it longer that way. I wish I could not be a poet the way you are not one. Well done. You have my deepest envy. 🙂
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Thank you so much Marlene. I appreciate it my friend. Big hugs 🙂
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A beautiful poem Jackie! As long as we are young at heart and mind, we can enjoy life…and do what we want! Very inspiring!
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Thank you so much tiny!
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Beautiful poem! I know I’m not very old, but at this point I would not want to be younger than I am. Life is all of about learning and growing. 🙂
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