In My 99th Year

Each morning now
I give thanks for this day
one more chance
of keeping at bay
this deadly disease
that could rob me of breath
and lead, what would be
a horrible death.

I thank you, who are young,
be it girl or guy
confined in your homes
though you think
you can’t die
Elders depend
on what you can give:
some loss of your freedom
so that others can live!