I turned 52 a while back and came to a realization
I am the old cranky man telling kids to get off my lawn
I made a vow, many moons ago
To never be that person
To never complain, for complaining’s sake
To love the truth, and accept it despite my world view
I am afraid, because my father’s generation believes whatever is on the news
Not asking any hard questions, just fighting whatever does not agree with their opinion
I demand of myself not to go down that road
I demand I not be that person
And yet, at times I catch myself being that person
I am a traitor to my own cause
Friend, do not be like that version of me
Fight the good fight, fight being “set in your ways”
The truth is our friend! I am fat, I am lazy, I am stubborn, I am egotistical
These are not excuses, they are reminders that I am not perfect, and I can and should improve
My only saving grace is I see it in myself, and I am in a fight with self to acknowledge truth
Be good my friend, and don’t take your own opinion too seriously
It will save both of us…
From ourselves
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