Seven decades
Is a l – o – n – g time
But is it enough?
Enough to be
recognized
respected
remembered
HEARD?
Does it matter
When you're used to the back seat?
Do your years diminish
In the shadow of theirs?
Is it enough to be MORE
Than an afterthought?
Does it carry enough weight?
Perhaps it only
weighs
you
d
o
w
n
.
25,000 days
600,000 hours
36 million minutes
Each
tick
tick
tick
of
the
clock
Has left its mark,
> INSIDE <
Where it doesn't show.
Is it enough?
Enough to
Find
The
Exit?
Today feels like “Yes.”
A/N: Just some thoughts on an upcoming birthday and how it feels today.
No sympathy or intervention needed. Comments are welcome and appreciated.
Aaaand of course, you can always
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SubscribeAbout the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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