Where Do We Go From Here?

When do we hang up the keys and give up our nomad style?
When should we settle down and prepare for that long, last mile?
We lead a life of adventure, constantly on the go
And are certain to feel somewhat muzzled when we put our gears in low.
But there comes a time in everyone’s life when we know we have
             to slow down
And prepare to lead a less active life in a quieter part of town.
The time to prepare for that quieter time is now when you have the dash
So you won’t get stuck when the time arrives and have to do
             something rash.
Be resolved, there’s a place somewhere where you can gradually
             wind down.
And spend the rest of your life in peace, away from the merry-go-round.

Thanks to Norman Crook, SKP 10603, for the idea and the
inspiration for this poem. The title and the first line
are from his seminar “AGING IN PLACE” which he presented
at Escapade, 1992 in Victorville, California.