Straight Talk

I’m Only 50

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Letter to the Editor

Early to bed and early to rise
I see this life flash before my eyes

Those nights out spent throughout the week 
I get the same comfort now at home asleep 

Am I washed up?  Is this just a phase?
As I think about this my eyes form a glaze 

The energy that was seems now as less
As most of the time I just want to rest

Even on weekends I prefer to stay home
I used to enjoy things like Clingmans Dome

Have I reached my peak, passed my prime?
Can I bounce back, is there still time?

It’s a state of mind, this I know to be true 
Motivating myself is what I need to do

I need some help to move beyond this
There’s a lot out there I don’t want to miss.

Ray Gauthier, Franklin