Years of My Life

A Journey from 1944 to … Now

2010–2011 School Year

Western Reserve Academy

And so this year would be the last.

I think I knew it, from the start.

And since I knew—the time went fast—

And shudders shuddered in my heart.

I knew that I had other things

That I would do at teaching’s end.

A bird that cannot fly still sings—

And writing had become my friend.

I’d published book reviews—and books—

And knew that this would not stop soon.

I still loved reading—all those looks

Of words—like phases of the moon.

But I would miss those youngsters who

Had formed a great part of my world.

But retirement came! And off I flew—

My future (and my wings?) unfurled.