Under the Porch Light

[Caleb Murdock]

Oh, 60 is not old. I figured these folks were in their mid to late 80's and ready to pass to the other side.

Oh yes, I imagined them to be in their 80's when I wrote it. (I'm the one who's in my 60's.) But I still think I'm expressing false sentiments. My best friend in this town is 84, and she is still living an active life. She does talk about death from time to time, but she's certainly not waiting for it to come and get her. My point is, I question whether anyone is ever "ready" to pass to the other side. Maybe I just won't know until I get there.

If anyone disagrees with me and thinks the meaning of this poem is good, please say so.