The Lost & Found Of Life

The older we get the easier we find it
to lose things in public places-like children do.
But unlike our youth when we were bought for
from tight budgets, in old age we live in a world of choice
and surplus. There many losses are easy to replace.
We can be thankful that some items will break.
Not only are they replaced but often improved by redesign.
Whatever happens, the older we get the less likely we are
to be condescendingly scalded when things get lost,
and when we find the means to lose our pride
it is truly wonderful. It helps us look after our skills,
and keep on finding the will to live better.