The silver threads get more silver
as we all slowly mature so fine
Our golden needles get more sharper
as we get wiser with passing time
Getting older has many problems
God only knows that I have mine
Depending on a cane for balance
Taking naps and sipping wine
Each decade that we live
has many advantages for that age
We fill our book with joy and pleasure
and record our memories on each page
Maturing folks sit back and wonder
the rocking chair going full speed ahead
The golden needles flash with knowledge
while silver threads crown their head
Leaving our book of recorded memories
of climbing mountains and sailing the sea
Will our descendants read the chapters
and speak of pictures we left for thee
Honorable mention
Adding your comment:
Howard 
thanks for a lovely read,