Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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A Fortunate Old Man. I have many memories of 'good' and 'bad': It is all relative. I have reasonable health. I have warm or cool shelter-- Depends on the season. I have nourishment-- Recycled, roadkill, entomophagous, or deluxe. I have activities to keep my mind astute-- Conservation efforts, writing, fundraising, Discourse with those who wish to engage; Tending and feeding my animals-- From fish (Bettas), to bird (emu), To reptile (Bearded Lizards), to mammal (Angus calf): I have them all--my constant companions. I have occasional friendly visitors Who gift me bits of wonderful food And to some, in return, I donate some remuneration For various student and conservation causes; But, most profoundly, my two boys (men), Who check in on me, converse with me, help me, And keep my faculties honed to sharpness. It could be far worse.. Frank Maurer 27 March 2025 1635 Hours.