Grandpa’s Corner 

Thoughts and Reflections

Written August 16,1973

I’m getting a little older

Every day I live

To have my youth back

I wouldn’t a penny give

I’ve climbed up the ladder

To the very top

And there for a short time

I think I’ll stop

The road I’ve traveled

Has been rough and severe

But when the end comes

I shall never, never fear

I’ve gone through the valley

I’ve seen life at it’s best

I have married three wives

And laid them all to rest

I’ve been in the hospital

Many and many a time

Going to keep on as long as I can

I’m really ahead of life’s span

Three score and ten it’s supposed to be

But there are exceptions as you can see

Thrice I’ve been given up as no return

Dear Lord in His goodness has kept me firm

Saw my Father and Mother

Laid away to rest

And brothers and Sisters

But I have been left

If there is some purpose

In my being here

I am ready to face it now

Or whenever it may appear

Some day the curtain will be drawn

Then I’ll fly away right before dawn

Going on my last journey to rest

Knowing for sure I’ve done my best

Hoping to see those I love

Sitting with Jesus in Heaven above

All singing and praising the lamb

Then I’ll know exactly who I am

Author: Joseph  Edward McLaughlin