Concentrating on my life ahead

As I look through photos from the past

Reminders of happy times and faces

Today those people have struggles

Those people have dimmed lights

Some have disappeared altogether

Others have one hand on death’s door.

At times I have a glance at optimism,

Determination to live a long future.

My family to make it clear

That they are helping me to look ahead

They will make today worth being present

And tomorrow, even better.

©Rick Wyman   8/21/24