Charles J Sexton
SanDiego, California, USA
Charles J SextonSanDiego, California, USA |
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I have spent nearly my entire life in San Diego, California. I attended school here and graduated from San Diego State University. I met my wife, Judi, at college. We have been married for fifty-five years, have two children, and three grandchildren.I served in the army in World War II and Korea. I was employed by the County of San Diego for thirty years and retired in 1975.Judi and I play lots of golf and travel frequently.The purpose of my poetry is to amuse and entertain my readers. |
The Best Of The YearsMy childhood was a great delight,In fact, it was pure dynamite. My teenage years were filled with joy, There were the girls - I was a boy. My middle years - beyond compare, A pretty wife - three children fair. And as I reached maturity, All things kept going well for me. And now retirement with my wife, We have a pleasant, happy life, With family and friends galore, I really couldn't ask for more. But as I sit in pensive thought, And wonder what my life has wrought, Which were the best of all the years, With mostly smiles and fewest tears? My vote to old age, I must give, Considering the alternative! | The Obituary ColumnThe obituary columnis a must for me to read. My obsession with this column is quite strange I will concede. I wouldn't miss the evening news without checking every name. And skip it even for one day, would really be a shame. My reading of this long, long list must be totally complete. If my name's not on the sheet, one more day the devil I cheat! | A Thought For TomorrowA thought is running through my mind.It comes back more and more. Profound, enlightened, erudite - It makes my spirit soar. I knew I had to write this poem, The thought was surely there. A jewel racing through my brain - A diamond solitaire. A thought of such great magnitude, Should not be soon forgot. And so I have to write it down, And grab it while it's hot! But I don't have the time to write, A poem that would be great. So I'll just say the simple words - "Do not procrastinate!" |