Fall From Grace – Susan Varo 5/30/09

I know I will grow older

Maybe show it in my face

But let one thing be bolder

And always hold its place

So many things can change me

Through shame and through disgrace

But please don’t let it make me

Don’t let me fall from grace

If I take away these garments

These possessions have no name

And like I who chose to wear them

Cannot go back whence they came

As I live through all tomorrows

And my feelings get displaced

Years can bring much sorrow

Don’t let me fall from grace

If I become old and forgetful

Let me keep my manners and ways

And if everything I had is gone

From all those early days

Let me remain most gracious

Let me be the same

It is what others will remember

When they speak my name

I’m beginning now to notice

It is something that should be shared

It’s a precious thing that’s lost on some

It’s one thing I don’t want spared

I see it gone in others

I see it on your face

But please don’t let me be like that

Don’t let me fall from grace