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NOW THAT I AM OLD
Now that I am old:
Did I know the gold I held,
the softness of a woman’s kiss,
my flesh binding to her flesh,
the look in her eyes as they sought
my hidden soul…?
Now that I am old:
Shall I grieve for my young days
When I swam through the world
Carelessly and oft without grace?
Now that I am old:
Does it matter that I can see
Clearer, feel deeper, love in
Freedom and regardless of
The inevitable sadness life
Blankets us all in-- finally?
Now that I am old.
About the Author: Nolo Segundo is the pen name of a retired teacher [America, Japan, Taiwan, Cambodia] L.j. Carber, who became a published poet, essayist and fiction writer in his 70s in over 200 literary journals in 17 countries. Cyberwit.net has published 3 poetry books, the latest titled 'Soul Songs'.
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