What of age

What of Age?

Sad do not feel
when facing wrinkles,
fallen leaves
 and petals strewn
 upon the garden
 of our autumn days.
For if all that surfaces,
 changed and pale and aged,
 is the burned skin
 of long ago departed
summer days,
but still, the soul survives
in the blessed state of mind,
by love surrounded
  and much peace and joy
for deeds well done,
 íWhat of Age, but brightness,
and a sweet recline
upon a peaceful dawn!