Moving Into Elderhood: Poems to Ponder for Aging Agilely
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The Shape of Things to Come
Oh God I’m afraid
I feel small and helpless
I feel overwhelmed
It’s this thing called
“The shape of things to come”
How can I fit into THAT!
Will I recognize it when it’s here
Will I resist it in stark denial
Will I be a burden to those I love
Will I be angry and feel cheated
Will I find You in the shape of things to come.
“Thinking “old” is falling into being lifelessly old – whatever your age.” Kathleen Furstnau
This collection of poems, #6 in the Moving Into: Poems to Ponder Series, is a well-packed ride through elderhood reality – and back, with humorous hiccup side trips, and brief stops at life challenge. Pondering Moving Into Elderhood will aid your acceptance and adaptability for aging agiley.
Kathleen Furstnau
Kathleen Furstnau began writing poetry as a part of the grieving process for the sudden death of her husband. After sparingly sharing these poems, she was encouraged by many to share more broadly. She launched poem piecesTM her poetry on canvas business and beginning blog. Again sensing from others the need to continue sharing, she published a series of ebooks called the Moving Into: Poems to Ponder Series. She has worn many career hats and defined many roles as a current septuagenarian. Her life experience is found in the depth of insight found in these poems. Woven into the intent and verbiage of many of them is her deep faith in God. She treasures life and it is her aim to love at least one person well. She is a mom/stepmom to six and a delighted grandma to 8. She lives with her new husband in Auburn Hills MI.
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Moving Into Elderhood - Kathleen Furstnau
Everyone is aging. Yup, it’s true. No matter what your chronology says, whether 7 months or 77 years, if you’re lucky enough to be breathing, you are aging. But let’s be honest, no one is concerned about that until they reach a certain chronology. That magic age is different for each of us.Some may start worrying and finding misery in it at 40 and some not until well past 80. So-oo-o, what to do about aging. There are many ways to do it: firm denial, head on embracing and everything in between. Life becomes more complicated, often more challenging, and hopefully more precious. That is my stance. Every moment is precious and can be lived out with a perspective of love, humor and gratitude no matter what the external circumstances of