Alexandra was born in Ireland 60 years ago.
Presently she lives in Missouri and spends her days
writing poetry to be given as gifts to family and
friends at Christmas.
PENDULUM OF LIFE
The pendulum of life
Has a rhythm. A beat.
Contrasting crescendo
From birth to Old Age feats.
We suckle, kick and cry
Demanding more, then less.
Adventurer, giddy,
Triumphant, marches first steps.
In our aged rocker chair
We download sojourned file.
Match the beat. Creak in step.
Nodding farewell in style.