Perhaps it is
some unexpected
extraordinary
bliss
that leads us to say,
"This is happiness!
Here let me stay!"
But life moves on -
the treasured moment
becomes
a treasured memory.
Perhaps it is
increasing
wrinkles,
graying hair,
arthritic joints,
unsteady heartbeat,
failing sight,
uncertain memory...
and we say,
"That was happiness!
Let me go no further
from the better days!"
As time goes on,
we face
our own mortality.
Lord God,
teach us
to number
our days,
to know your grace,
to sing your praise!