WINTER OF MY CONTENT

The days are getting shorter, the evenings call for heat-
but, living in California the weather is still a fine treat.
Remembering snow and ice in New York I am so blessed,
to look for winter clothing I am no longer stressed.

So, it is darker earlier on a newly adjusted day :
but I know I will enjoy this climate, come what may.
My sincere thanks go to the U.S.army, they sent me here-
even if it took five long days to make me finally, appear.

Now, in old age ,I am fortunate to feel the warm sun
life here has been good to me, I'll not change with anyone.
To stay put is now my desire, I've been gadding about,
that I can walk on my street makes me so very proud.

Sure, I have been many places on this earthly sphere,
but, believe me, my last home, has become so very dear.
It is now the winter of my content that I am able to enjoy:
take my word for it-this is the best place for any old boy !