happy is the older man
BEATUS SENEX EST
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The young man cleanses his way by keeping to your words, O Lord. But I am no longer young and my proclivities have grown slightly irregular. What’s an older man to do, O Lord? *(the Lord pauses here for dramatic effect, heightening the sensation of divine mulling) Behold, this is what the Lord requires of an older man: steer clear of the trivial that enrages; eat more poetry; and simply do the next thing in love. Happy is he who walks in these ways. Oh, and don’t forget to
get that prostate checked, pal.
The young man cleanses his way by keeping to your words, O Lord. But I am no longer young and my proclivities have grown slightly irregular. What’s an older man to do, O Lord? *(the Lord pauses here for dramatic effect, heightening the sensation of divine mulling) Behold, this is what the Lord requires of an older man: steer clear of the trivial that enrages; eat more poetry; and simply do the next thing in love. Happy is he who walks in these ways. Oh, and don’t forget to
get that prostate checked, pal.
“…simply do the next thing in love”. Thank you for the poetic reminder of what transforms everything !
You made me smile. The Lord gives practical advice.
Oh, yeah – that prostate. PLEASE get it checked. And the rest of this? Uh huh, these are true for the older woman as well. An excellent three-cornered hat for anyone over 50 to wear. Thanks, John.