End of Life

We're nearing the last stage of life

Though not yet old men waiting at death's door

We still have scores of smiles to share

With lots of laughs to let good humor soar

We're writing poems right to the end

Though not yet poets basking in the sun

We still have untold runes to pen

With heaps of hugs to boost our final run

We're coming to the end of life

Though not yet old dogs dying in the road

We still have beaucoup breaths to take

With loads of love to lighten up the load