~69~

I never thought the age of 69, I would find just as exciting... To be blessed to live it experienced. What a gift. 69! Even when I say it... It is as if I have achieved to receive, An award I deserve. Afterall... There was not a minute or an hour of it, Did I sit to watch a day of it served. I participated and can say, 69 is not a given.69 is earned. Lessons to learn from many obstacles to face, Chasing fears away has not slowed my pace. Everyday I awaken seeking to be challenged. While I witness others my age, Attempting to prevent this blessing to them sent. Yet looking as if time to them given is a threat. Not me. I want it known I have found 69 to be, Well... A walking on a path of an incredible journey. Everyday I look forward to what to me comes next. Although I will admit this, Even the aches and pains... On those days I live with, I wish I could disguise and hide... When I am at home, alone. But it seems in public they come and go. With a doing to show they are on their own. 'Ooohhh. JESUS. Father God. Oh, my Lord.' ~I'm sorry, sir. But... Did I step on your foot? I didn't think I...~ 'No. Even if you did, I wouldn't have felt it. You see... I'm at the age God likes to remind me, To express more appreciation... For allowing me to be 'still' in HIS presence.' ~Huh? Uh... I don't understand.~ 'I don't expect you to. When I was your age, I didn't understand it either. I remember when my grandfather would... Say...hey. Where are you going? ' ~To the back of the bus. I have text messages I need to return. And besides, I know how you old people... Like to talk yourselves.~ 'Excuse me? What? I am not OLD. I am... 69. Sss...sssty... Forget it. You young folks...are...' ~I know. Disrespectful. One day we'll both get over it.~ 'Father? I need you to seal my lips. Right now! Don't let me get up and act a fool.' ~Deep breaths, O.G. Deep breaths.~ 'What? What did you... THANK YOU.'