A POEM OF JOY IN OLD AGE br br A Poem of Joy in Old Age br Is a small poem br Of a single quiet perception. br br The morning light br The smile of a small step-grandchild br A happy turn of phrase. br br A flickering joy br The mouthful of a morsel br A walk to see trees and sky. br br A child no longer young br Leaning over with a hug br Before yet another good-bye.