What to do today - Inevitably

There are metronomes in my minds.
As my hearing declines they get louder.
Today I've decided to enjoy, relax, and be cheery.
I'd rather die of fun than Old-timers disease,

Self-indulgence than frustration.

                                                                                                             So-far I've broken even.
                                                                                                             Haven't a cue.
                                                                                                             Is it time for leave'n?
                                                                                                             For now i'll live in lieu.

Today that's how I feel.

Tomorrow, another persona

May toc into existence,

That's less smug, dismayed

At the realization: I shall not be

                                                                                                           Soon I shan't be extant

                                                                                                           Has my time been well spent?

                                                                                                           My life has twisted, my will has bent.

                                                                                                           Of some acts I'm proud, of some repent

I'll start senior aerobics, take my meds

And vitamins, eat fish and bran, give up salt,

take up crossword puzzles,write poetry,

Endevor to live better, longer

Than? Long enough to...

                                                                                                          Board the wrong plane,

                                                                                                          Step in front of a train.

                                                                                                          There's everything to do

                                                                                                          And nothing to be done.