MY LIFE: an answering poem to Martina’s poem to me.

Martina, here’s my answr’ing pome
Written on patio, outside my home.

It’s a gorgeous day, like Boulder’s best;
I’m pleased to sit a while and take a rest.

My life is varied, full and rich,
Proceeding mostly sans a hitch.

Approaching 80 I take every occasion
To challenge my brain or solve an equation.

Alzheimer’s the enemy: I’ll keep him at bay;
Here are some tricks I can do any day:

Sight reading music takes patience and skills,
As do recalling names, numbers and pills.

Computer games and Sudoku add to my pleasure.
Discoveries on google are often a treasure.

To keep my body strong and fit
Thrice weekly to the spa I flit.

On stationery bike or another machine
I work out with vigor, try to keep lean!

Other events to which I go
Are talks, films and concerts: just can’t say “No”!

Time spent with friends adds richness galore;
Whether in person, or phone, how my spirits soar.

My writing group bring much delight;
The topics are varied and a joy to write.

Yet another outlet for challenging my mind
Is French club; those verbs are rarely kind!

How fortunate I am to live near the ocean.
Sun, sea and surf are my favorite potion.

Seabrook Village fills so many needs:
e.g. our doctors follow up all our leads.

The transportation system brings us to spots far and near
Whether stores, libraries, museums, or OceanGrove pier!

And outside of Seabrook are other great places:
The Monmouth Race Track is host to many races.

Malls, some small, some immense
Are super at taking our dollars and cents!

My soul is fed weekly at my Unitarian congregation;
It more than meets my expectation.

So there you have it, Martina dear;
Since you can’t possibly be near.

This not so succinct on going story.
Is told with love by your grandma Lori