Tag Archives: aging

35 degrees

Posted on December 17, 2024 by bobjanisdillon

I have learned, at last, to appreciate 35 degrees,not as an intrepid explorer on the world’s smallest Everest,but as a middle-aged Dad,the happy remnants of several good meals lining his waist,his dog pulling him past the melting white lumps on … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Daily Poems | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Dance to the Good Songs

Posted on November 25, 2024 by bobjanisdillon

not wiser, despite what they saynot smarter as suchnot more groundedor more successfulor wiseror improved memoryand as for strongerand healthierwellhahbutas I get olderI will sayI get a little more determinedto dance to the good songsabout whichI meanif that’s not an … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Daily Poems | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Possible side effects may include

Posted on July 1, 2022 by bobjanisdillon

Possible side effects may includedizzy spellsfatiguenauseaa debilitating sense of wonderdry mouthactually getting excited about vegetablesor at least trying really hard tothat feeling of melancholy that comeslike the tide, washing your feetand then recedingbut also soaking into the skintree envychillsthe seasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Poetry, Your Monday Blessing | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The prayers of the reluctant lawn mower

Posted on September 15, 2014 by bobjanisdillon

The prayers of the reluctant lawn mower are answered by the rain. Another day for reading books inside, to live in peace, excuses falling from the sky as grace. I ask forgiveness from the summer hands who clasp at straws, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Poetry, Your Monday Blessing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Your Monday Blessing (on the occasion of the poet’s birthday)

Posted on September 8, 2014 by bobjanisdillon

May wrinkles find their way into your face, and may your hair turn white. May your gait become a tottering challenge, and may the noises of the world retreat further and further from comprehension. May words fail you. May you … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Poetry, Your Monday Blessing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment