Power of Age

Age slows down life and makes the strongest will to become weak
We expect this to happen and life obliges by giving us what we seek
True, our bodies start to become infirm and our vitality declines
We start slowing down, steps soon weaken, and posture inclines

But there is nothing in our DNA that says that such is the law
Only in our minds is the notion that advanced age is last straw
Reality is as we fashion it in our thoughts and is quite malleable
Our power lies in shaping them so as to make our life valuable

Old age is a welcome phase in which our experience distills wise
A power thus unknown visits those who focus attention precise
There is a vast storehouse of experience that can be tapped into
And countless lessons can be learnt from memories infinitude

Do not view old age as a period of decline and state of insecurity
Viewing it thus is a disservice to your own life and that of posterity
Unleash then the power of age's wisdom to light the flames of eternity
In doing so you shall serve life's purpose and fulfil ultimate destiny