Minute by minute
We are changing at a cellular level
Little things can make a difference
Like choosing more
Vegetables and fruit
Instead of sugary snacks
Walking, hiking, biking, swimming
Moving daily
In any way that
Refreshes the body and mind
Our cells are going to change
Regardless
And our choices do affect
The change we experience
Weight, skin, organs, tissue
Are impacted by our choices
Environment, exercise, nutrition
Play a role and compound the effect
Of choices made
Over the years
The effects of bad choices
Start showing up
Plus
Aging brings on its own challenges
When coupled with years
Of youthful neglect
I now have to consciously choose
To try and repair the damage
And prevent further deterioration
Of my body, yes, but
More importantly of my mind
Breaking old habits
That have been reinforced
By years of bad choices
Requires diligence and dedication
Some days go great
Some days not do much
My desire to age in a quality way
Keeps me moving forward
Shaking off the bad days
Rejoicing in the good ones
Knowing that each day
Presents itself anew
And allows me
Another opportunity
To cleanse my system
And my vitality renew
E.A. Fussell
11.19.2020
E. A. Fussell 