A life time!

Though many decades of time

can be seen in his face,

his thick leathery skin

shows it`s been a hard race

tired sad hazels eyes

that have seem many a sight

still with a twinkle in them

because he knows what`s right

tight tanned skin over his cheeks

weathered from windy skies

for he has seen many things

toughened him, made him wise

his lips are pale and thin

but his smile`s so sincere

he has many tales to tell

that you should sit and hear

bare backed horses he rode

and smoked a peace pipe too

feathers and harmony

he was always there for you

he may not run around

or shout and cuss like us

age means nothing to him

just love him, don`t make a fuss

The wise man rules the day with his heart

© Lissie Bull 2022