Mid-Life

Mid-Life

         for Wordsmitty

In the moment
between enthusiasm and memories
three decades of Mid-Life pass
in a flash that keeps
inner fires barely burning
and embers banked,
until a frisky breath-like breeze
passes over them
to warm numb flesh
and remind cold bones
that dawn still blooms
beyond twilight,
where night passes into the light
of another day — another life,
that begins anew with eyes wide open
and the joy of being innocent
once more.

© Copyright 2021 Kåre Enga [178.277] (9.novembre.2021)

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First posted in in my p-log as "Mid-Life [277]"  Note: cover photo is mine, taken in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Submitted 12/14/21 to

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