Day: April 17, 2024

44

44 in ’24, an 80s’ baby
with a big heart
stamps the world
with this age

blessed to breathe
into it
many did not
make it and many
never will

and as I reflect on all
things prayed for
and all things dismissed
I’m glad I can
discern between
scapegoats and non-Judases

at my big age
I don’t need to dissect
life into halves

there isn’t a
petri dish big enough
for untimely surprises

hello 44

if you’re here to
stay the full year
let’s agree to
give “bold” a new
look

I’m down if
you are