Kingsley: I've Been Around

I’ve been around

For ninety years.

I’ve seen lots of smiles

Along with some tears.

I’ve seen rainbows in the

Sky of purest blue.

Not just for me,

But also for you.

I’ve seen the ocean

Rush to the shore.

Seen the sun sink into it,

Who could ask for more.

I’ve seen the moon

Shining among the stars

Even though they

Are very, very far.

I’ve seen babbling brooks,

Rocks in a stream,

Seeing all of this

Was like a wonderful dream.

I’ve seen the trees

Blossom in the Spring.

Before you know it

They are full of green.

I’ve seen petunias, roses,

Carnations to name a few.

Each flower has its own

Smell and beautiful hue.

I’ve seen rain storms

With thunder and lightning

At times it was

Very frightening.

I’ve seen snow storms

A blizzard in Seventy-Eight

Shutting down most

Of our snowy state.

I’ve seen babies born

Heard their first cry

I’ve seen a miracle

As I let out a sigh.

In ninety years

I’ve seen so much.

All this is possible

By GOD’s holy touch.

Shirley Kingsley

Walbridge, Ohio