Birthday...60 !!

Hello all,
My 60th Birthday today.  
I would like to thank you all for the many birthday wishes !!

Although this piece was first written 3 years ago, 
I think it deserves repeating today.

Many thanks, and y'all take care,
- Mark

Sixty

As I approached 50, I was depressed.

And now, though it’s still 3 years away,

I race toward 60, and all I’ve got

is a grand-daughter and a great big smile.

She is sunshine and warm hugs,

a romp around the house.  We turn chairs

and blankets into Princess Castles,

then relax in Poppie’s chair, and take a nap.

We make snacks out of graham crackers,

and applesauce, maybe yogurt out of a cup.

We mix batter and help Gaga make pancakes,

with blueberries and “Bo-nanas” on top.

We make a mess, and clean it up,

and then we make another one. 

Think about 60 ?, no… I smile and think about

my “Little One”…and next Saturday afternoon.

 Mark W. Laughlin

 December 7, 2014