Making Up

There's a beauty to be had

in aging

Shimmering strands

of grey twinkle in

the light as I dance

in my kitchen

as my old dog looks on

and wonders why I do it

I grew up in a strict house

there was no dancing

happening

I wasn't even allowed to shave

my legs until I was past 16

but I wasn't the only one

as if that made it any better

I'm living my best life now

in some ways

I'm not young and beautiful

but I'm determined to

dance even if I don't

really know how

watch the sunset until

it's dark outside

be silly if I want to

I want to make up for

lost time

a lifetime of muted

I want to

go on adventures

be spontaneous

feel alive

feel whole

feel wanted

feel real love

age is just a number

that the mind holds

over the heart

tomorrow isn't promised

for any of us

so I will

make each day count

enjoy everything I can

while I can

see the beauty around me

find someone who's not

afraid of dancing in

the rain with me.

So here's my advice...

toss out all those birthday candles

and get out there and live

like there's no tomorrow.