When I’m Older ..

May 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments · Words

.. I want to be content.

 

“There’s an old man sitting next to me, Making love to his tonic and gin.”

 

There’s a boatload of dreams in my head. Visions of what could be. Great and powerful deeds, fame and fortune.

 

But if I get to an age where I’m pretty much “old”, then I’d like Contentment to be one of my defining character traits.

 

When I no longer have the strength of body to attempt wrestling my kids or grandkids. When my eyes fade and make reading harder than all get-out. When my youthful good looks (ha ha) become masterful lines of wisdom.

 

More, when I have to face the idea that I won’t be able to achieve the Dreams that are still Dreams ..

 

.. Then I want to be content.

Tags: ··

2 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Rachael // May 23, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    Ah, Billy Joel. A master of Lyrics. I am still confused about how it ties in with your comments……..but knowing you….I have to think outside the box!

  • 2 Stu // May 23, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Listen young padawan, and learn.

    Old man. Old. Driven to drink. Discontentment and regret the marks of his current state.

    Outside the box, heh heh.

Leave a Comment