Sunday, 29 May 2022

With each year passing

 

With each year passing


Why with each year passing

The spring seems fairer than the one before?

The air seems sweeter with scents it never bore

And with fresh songs the birds enchant me more.


Why with each year passing

More news of ills and death comes on apace?

Old friends now die who gave me joy and grace.

These griefs I hide behind my smiling face.


Why with each year passing

Do friends that still remain become more dear?

As sense declines there comes a growth in fear

With deep desire to have you ever near.


Peter M. Grinham 8th May 2022

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